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Title: All-Glass vs Perfecto ?
Post by: UCGrafix on December 18, 2006, 01:38:14 PM
Can any one tell me the difference between the All-Glass tank and a Perfecto tank at Big Al's ?

Is there any difference beside the price, the all-Glass is $219.oo and the Perfecto at $139.oo.
Thickness of glass, cilicone used, plastic trim, craftemship or other ?

I'm looking to buy the black trim 75 Gal. tank ( 48" l x 18" d x 21" h ).

Thanks,
Denis
Title: Re: All-Glass vs Perfecto ?
Post by: babblefish1960 on December 18, 2006, 02:41:30 PM
Without slandering perfecto tanks, I admit to having some, All-Glass is an aquarium I prefer, they use thicker glass, seem to be constructed better, and just feel much sturdier.

Perfecto does have a guarantee, but it is like bying an economy car, it goes A to B the very same as a luxury car, it simply doesn't feel as good, nor last as long.

This is only my opinion however.
Title: Re: All-Glass vs Perfecto ?
Post by: beowulf on December 18, 2006, 02:44:25 PM
Quote from: babblefish1960 on December 18, 2006, 02:41:30 PM
Without slandering perfecto tanks, I admit to having some, All-Glass is an aquarium I prefer, they use thicker glass, seem to be constructed better, and just feel much sturdier.

Perfecto does have a guarantee, but it is like bying an economy car, it goes A to B the very same as a luxury car, it simply doesn't feel as good, nor last as long.

This is only my opinion however.

An opinion that I would probably have to agree with!!
Title: Re: All-Glass vs Perfecto ?
Post by: UCGrafix on December 18, 2006, 03:04:08 PM
I was asking, because the boxing day tank Special is the Perfecto tanks only.

Edit : Refereeing to the boxing day at Big Al's on Innes.

Denis
Title: Re: All-Glass vs Perfecto ?
Post by: artw on December 18, 2006, 03:40:51 PM
which store are you referring to?
Title: Re: All-Glass vs Perfecto ?
Post by: charlie on December 18, 2006, 03:57:45 PM
Denis it is my understanding that the reason for the big price difference, is because the Big Al head office bought a huge lot of perfecto tanks ( power buying) thus a cheaper cost vs the all glass, having said that all glass tend to be a little better in terms of finishing their tanks(detail), if it means anything all glass has now acquired Oceanic.
I personally would have no problems buying a perfecto tank given the price difference, but if both tanks were @ the same price point i would lean to the All glass, just my 2 cents.
Regards
Title: Re: All-Glass vs Perfecto ?
Post by: cory on January 10, 2007, 09:55:38 AM
My 125 is perfecto. Never had a problem.