New Jebo R219 1.2m or Juwel 300 1.2m

If I remember correctly, there was a thread a while back that discussed the 'problems' that some had experienced with curved tanks.
In my opinion of the Jebo and Jewel tanks that I have seen, I would rather go for the Jewel. They just look better quality. I have/had neither, so my opinion is based purely on looks.
But then again, personally I would not pay R5000 or more for a tank. I guess I am just a cheapskate. LOL
Good luck with the tank though, I am sure it will be great when set up.

 

Curved fish tanks have their pro's and con's, and in my opinion, more con's than they are worth.

The "glass" is made out of a polycarb type plastic, at "x"mm thick. During th manufacturing, during the bending process, you find that the bent section is thinner than x. So what the guys are going is using the correct thickness of "glass" but the bent section is often a few mm thinner. A LOT of people have experienced a curved glass tank "spontaneously" burst. I myself lost a 160litre curved glass tank about 6 months ago. Sadly insurance insisted on replacing it, rather than giving me the money, so I've still got a curved tank.

I will always maintain the viewpoint that if you can afford a curved tank... then SAVE that money and get someone to custom make a tank for you. If you have saved R5000 for the Jebo, then take that R5k and buy yourself a BIGGER glass tank for the same price, INCLUDING stand and a sump! You might have to custom make the hood.. but this also comes with it's pros because with it being custom, you can increase your lights, or change. Generally the Jebo's or Jewels hoods are fitted with globes and ballusts... and will take a LOT of DIY'ing of that hood to increase the lighting. And if you haven't worked it out already, a sump is by far the bst filtration!

 

i found out that the jebo comes with a filter and it aint acrylic i seen touched ,tested its glass for sure im gettin mine tommorow

 

I'm not arguing mate. Just stating what I heard from the agents when I ordered mine.

"New Jebo DO NOT come with internal filters anymore due to their inadequacy. Instead, an extra light fitting is supplied."

 

well mine is and its glass with .a hang over filter and all the lites

 

decicions decicions .i can go for a special jebo on sale at 4599 with my oscars as a trade ,in so then its 4100 .but due to the coments not to sure so now the tank is wanted by lots of people and my LFS friend is holding it for me sooooooo!!!!!!!
wat should i do ,urgent need a reply and remember to consider the price

 

At that price...? Keep the oscars, and make your own tank for half that price

 

so the tank is gone since the guy at NorthLands pets told me that there was to many ccome backs .any one knows were they make tanks with a canopy and cupboard

 

In NEWCASTLE.... I doubt there will be anyone down that way! You could do it yourself... not that difficult.

 

i could also bring it from ,Durban or possibly from joburg if the price is right .i want an elegant looking tank [with a cabinet and hood thats the main point] of these factory made tanks

that im intrested in

 

scrap the jebo idea its to dangerous to invest in so i found a cheaper than 4500 rand vision 260