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I'd like to find out if anyone here has an AquaH2O imported aquarium, and what their experiences have been like.
I'm guessing they import another brand and simply re-badge them, but I can't figure out which brand
Also do they sell directly to the public?
Looking at this one particularly...
http://www.aquah2o.co.za/products/product.aspx?product=Lena&image=2
The Lena 1,5m.
I know NadiaK has got one....don't think she's had any hassles with it and it looks great. I'll ask her to logon later and post here...
Henk Hugo
08-05-2009, 07:07
the bigger ones glass goes at random. anything over 1.5m is to be avoided.... seen it so many times!
AquaH2O is now selling direct to the public again...been there a few months back and they had quite an amount of stock. Go make a turn by them and see what you can pick up
Cheers
Dale
the bigger ones glass goes at random. anything over 1.5m is to be avoided.... seen it so many times!
True, especially those corner/curved ones...
I'v also seen the larger tanks give in..i also dont think those cabinets are strong enough to handle the weight..some of the cabinents for their tanks hav a middle support post which jst cracks down the middle after few months then..boom..and a flooded house.personally know two ppl who had that happen to their tanks
what one are you talking about Dale, is it the one in Monague Gardens
the bigger ones glass goes at random. anything over 1.5m is to be avoided.... seen it so many times!
So in theory a 1.5 should still be okay?
I was specifically looking at the bow-fronted ones, is there a reason these should be less "safe"?
Is there a better brand available locally which I should rather look at?
My Jebo although a corner thank is bow fronted as well, and has been going strong for about 4 years now.
AquaH2O is now selling direct to the public again...been there a few months back and they had quite an amount of stock. Go make a turn by them and see what you can pick up
Cheers
Dale
That's good news I will have to swing by there next week.
Well I popped in there on Friday, and needless to say I won't be buying a tank from them.
They do however sell driftwood by the kilogram, and it's not like you can really get that kind of thing wrong, so I bought two nice pieces for <R100.
what one are you talking about Dale, is it the one in Monague Gardens
Yebo
Cheers
Dale
Fish Fantasy
22-06-2009, 09:59
Ok you guys have made me very, very nervous I bought an Aqua H20 1m bowed glass corner unit before this thread was posted and it's doing just fine after 5 months. Should I now be expecting my tank to all of a sudden just fall apart????
Henk Hugo
22-06-2009, 13:28
yup :D
Fish Fantasy
22-06-2009, 13:32
please tell me you're joking and pulling my leg! because if you're not i'm going to have to get that tank insured and fast! or maybe find someone that can reinforce it for me.
I think he's pulling your leg.....Henk did originally say anything OVER a 1.5m should be avoided. That being said, I wouldn't trust any of them personally :)
Henk Hugo
22-06-2009, 13:40
hehehehehehe only ever seen ones over 1.5m go...
Fish Fantasy
22-06-2009, 13:43
GEEEZZZZ!!!! My heart!!! I think I aged 30 yrs in that short space of time!!! Thanks Veegal I'll keep my eye on it anyway, hopefully I won't have any headaches because it's already been stocked for 5 months.
HENK!!! word of advice sleep with one eye open!!!!!!!! :) Jhb is not that far from C.T. lol!!!!!!!
Henk Hugo
22-06-2009, 13:46
hehehehehe :D
You're terrible Henk! Give the poor lady a heart attack like that :D lol
Fish Fantasy
22-06-2009, 14:01
Ya that's just nasty!!! Teach me oh magnificent one! LOL!!!!
But great for a laugh....
But great for a laugh....
Sooooo true! I wish I could have gotten a photo of Fish Fantasy's face when she read that!!!! lol :D :D
Fish Fantasy
22-06-2009, 14:15
SIS! guys i've gone grey! :) I get this vision of all my fishies lying on the floor dying and i'm not there to save them. What a nightmare!!!
Sushi! :D :D
And colour works wonders for that grey hair so no harm done :D :D
Fish Fantasy
22-06-2009, 14:30
LOL!! All of a sudden i've been put off sushi!:sick: I'd just see those cute little faces staring up at me after they where sliced and diced. :s:
LOL!! All of a sudden i've been put off sushi!:sick: I'd just see those cute little faces staring up at me after they where sliced and diced. :s:
One of the reasons I don't eat sushi :D:smile1:
Fish Fantasy
22-06-2009, 14:36
lol!!! Well now neither do I!!!
Thanks for the laugh guys it made my day!!!:biggrin:
Fish Fantasy
22-06-2009, 15:58
Hey Sauron! This is what my H20 tank looks like,
http://www.aquah2o.co.za/products/pr...x?product=1745 (http://www.aquah2o.co.za/products/pr...x?product=1745)
I was looking at one of those tanks from H2O Aquariums myself. Now after reading this thread I am not so sure anymore.:wondering:
Fish Fantasy
23-06-2009, 08:32
Bri! they were only joking as I said I've had my tank for five months and it's still going strong, no cracks no bending in places it shouldn't if anything should happen my tank will be insured. I'm still extremly happy with my tank and as they guys said only after 1,5m there could be problems, these guys were only pulling my leg!!! At a much later date, in a couple of years I'll probable have it reinforced like most old tanks that have been through the mill. If you're worried speak to aqua h2o and ask them about the stories you've been hearing and what are they going to do about it?
Bri! they were only joking as I said I've had my tank for five months and it's still going strong, no cracks no bending in places it shouldn't if anything should happen my tank will be insured. I'm still extremly happy with my tank and as they guys said only after 1,5m there could be problems, these guys were only pulling my leg!!! At a much later date, in a couple of years I'll probable have it reinforced like most old tanks that have been through the mill. If you're worried speak to aqua h2o and ask them about the stories you've been hearing and what are they going to do about it?
I was thinking about the bigger aquariums – 1,5m and above. The company sent me a detailed price list, but I will discuss issues regarding the strength of the bigger aquariums.
I'm not too sure of the chances anyone has of them acknowledging the problem. Most sales people will tell you that either it is a rumor OR that there used to be a problem and it has been sorted out. Unfortunately, even if this was the case, once problems such as these are repeatedly observed and word of mouth has spread, the probability of the sales increasing on those products are minimal to say the least. A prime example is the dog food which caused pets to die - they still have not reached their previous sales levels even with extensive marketing etc. The risk is always there that the sales person is pulling the wool over your eyes and the problem still exists. I'd proceed with caution personally.
Fish Fantasy
23-06-2009, 15:12
Ok True!!! then if there is any doubt in your mind at all then don't go for Aqua H2o tanks go for a more reliable brand. Ask questions on the site and you'll quickly find out which brand is the best. :)
Ok you guys have made me very, very nervous I bought an Aqua H20 1m bowed glass corner unit before this thread was posted and it's doing just fine after 5 months. Should I now be expecting my tank to all of a sudden just fall apart????
In all honesty it's those glass corner units I've seen the most pictures of burst all over... I remember about 3 instances of this happening locally. Only remember seeing about 2 of the long type tanks burst.
1. Put it on a tiled floor.
2. Don't put it next to the tv.
3. You go get these water alarm thingies. Maybe you can hook up some sort of water sensor to your home alarm.
Here's one thread: http://www.guppiesforyuppies.co.za/printer_friendly_posts.asp?TID=2515 (burst aquah20 150)
And somewhat related: http://www.marineaquariumsa.com/showthread.php?t=1754 (burst heaters)
Fish Fantasy
24-06-2009, 08:20
That is worrying after seeing the thread but Aqua H20 replaced the tank and fish, so there was a positive out come apart from the fish deaths, that's very said!!! I'm going to keep a eye on my tank and hope it doesn't do the same thing!
Henk Hugo
25-10-2009, 20:15
http://www.marineaquariumsa.com/showthread.php?t=13214
worth a read
Well the AquaH2O I have was bought second hand, is "bullet" shaped and thus a single curved piece of glass in excess of 2,4m and it's still going strong, and has survived a pretty hectic move without issue.
It has plenty of bloody scratches though :(
Henk Hugo
26-10-2009, 07:07
i guess we wait and see :D
I think the problem is more related to the normal "rectangular" aquariums with the bow fronts, and their pressure distribution being cocked up.
Henk Hugo
26-10-2009, 12:35
its got to do with the glass going into ovens to bend...
its got to do with the glass going into ovens to bend...
Naturally, but different styles are going to carry different pressures and such.
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