Aqua One Oak Style aquariums?

[Martinspuddle]

I seem to recall @WinterRose73 looking at one of these and I have been thinking about new aquarium.



Although Mrs. Puddle has said 'wait' ...I can't!

Surely a bigger house needs a bigger tank?

Love too, but there are other issues to be taken into consideration here too, a Victorian house with 170 year old joists! While I like the look of the Oakstyle 300, bigger brother of the 230 the size the weight will be a bit of a worry.



Anyway, forgetting that, has one got of these or knows someone who has, what are the build quality like?

[WinterRose73]

Hi @Martinspuddle . Along with the Eheim Vivaline tank I looked at the Aqua One Urban Oak style. I really liked the furniture aspect of it, but for me the height overall of the tank and cabinet ruled it out. I wouldn't have been able to reach the substrate (same issue with my 190). Having cats I also wasn't struck on the lid as it had gaps big enough for paws to go dabbling. I did however really like the cabinet.

https://www.aquaone.co.uk/focus.php?pro ... Collection

As it is I'm still really happy with my choice of the Fusion tank, although it was a bit pricey. I love it

[Martinspuddle]

@mikeyw64, your house is older I believe. Looking through Sunnyside 300 blog, I cannot see if you aquarium is on floorboards or a hard floor?

[mikeyw64]

@mikeyw64, your house is older I believe. Looking through Sunnyside 300 blog, I cannot see if you aquarium is on floorboards or a hard floor?

1824

its on a solid floor

[Martinspuddle]

Think I'm going to lift the carpet this afternoon to see how many joists and direction they are... wish me luck!

[Martinspuddle]

As far as I can tell, the joists in this room are 3 ¼ inch thick every 11 ½ to 12 inches apart and are at right angles to where the aquarium is planned.



Think that will be strong enough. ...I hope.

[codheadjohn]

It'll take a lot more weight than you think. Although age is a concern because you don't know what state they're in under the floor

[Martinspuddle]

It'll take a lot more weight than you think. Although age is a concern because you don't know what state they're in under the floor

Funny enough I had also noticed the floor in this house doesn't feel like floor boards, if you jump up and down, there absolutely no give in them at all. It's the same at our current house, built 1830 the floorboards are an 1½ think oak, so presumably near the same thickness in the Victorian house.

Might get the Oaksytle 300.

Edit; Hmm ...I been working it out, I would be paying an extra £280 for 70 litres more water volume with 315 litre model over the Oakstyle 230 which is a 245 litre aquarium.

[codheadjohn]

Where are you getting it from? It's £200 more on the internet at most sites

[Martinspuddle]

Haven't actually decided that yet, more than likely Aquacadabra in Sidcup which is the nearest site to me. They list current retail prices of £599 and £837 respectively. What have you found @codheadjohn?

Flooring. Got floorboards up today and their all good nic and there's a support wall through the middle of the room at 6 foot. Dinning room is 11.8" x 10.5" feet.



Joists and flooring look OK.