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Old 06-23-2006, 03:27 PM
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hi, i want some opinions on bow front tanks.
i'm looking to get a bigger tank, and a 72g bow front might be coming up for sale and was looking for the good, the bad and the ugly about these tanks.

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Old 06-23-2006, 03:39 PM
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Lighting that shape as compared to a square is a bit more tricky, but manageable.

Its not recommended to use DIY stands, the warranty is often voided, so this can make it more expensive.

I like the look, but at certain angles and such the magnification is kinda wonky.

Is there Starfire bowfronts? This would be one disadvantage if there is not.
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I love my 72 bow, some people do complain that they get dizzy when looking real close though.
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I love my 72G Bowfront, They are gorgeous. That is what has gotten my wife to start liking the fish.
I dont use mine for salt....well.....not yet. heehee
If you get a good deal on it, TAKE it!!
you wont be dissapointed
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Not sure what the recent trend has been with the manufacturing of bow fronts but when they first entered the market, there were numerous reports of them leaking. Do a search on RC for "bowfront and leak"Manufacturers may have changed their process since to make them more reliable because I haven't heard or read of one leaking within the past year and a half. So perhaps it may be your best interest to inquire when the tank, that will be on sale soon, was manufactured.
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Not sure what the recent trend has been with the manufacturing of bow fronts but when they first entered the market, there were numerous reports of them leaking. Do a search on RC for "bowfront and leak"Manufacturers may have changed their process since to make them more reliable because I haven't heard or read of one leaking within the past year and a half. So perhaps it may be your best interest to inquire when the tank, that will be on sale soon, was manufactured.
sounds like this tank is a few years old, as the owner has upgraded to a 210g tank. he never mentioned anything about leaks but i'll have to ask
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I have known or dealt with several local reefers who will no longer get bowfronts because of those leakin issues. From their reports, the leaks start in the front (where the bowing is) & that the leaks were happened in 2 55g, a 72g & the latest one was a 175g bowfront reef in North Van (a bit over a year ago).

My wife really likes the bowfronts, especially the 175g, but we decided not to risk it until it is certain that all these design "flaws" are solved for certain.

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