DETAquarium Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Hey ShrimpSpot! So as most of us usually do I am planning on setting up another shrimp tank. As all of my current "show tanks" are Mr. Aqua 17.1g aquariums I went to Marine Depot as usual to place an order. Low and behold they have vanished, stock diminished, anyone know what is going on? Fortunately DO Aqua! and ADA make a comparable size aquarium, but I thought it was strange since I thought Mr. Aqua was doing so well. Thanks for any input. DETAquarium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimple minded Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 I was looking at rimless tanks the other day and was wondering the same thing......way less Mr. Aqua tanks around. Additionally, the "Landen" company that was building what appeared to be nice knock-off rimless tanks and selling them on Amazon, also seems to have gone under. They only have one size left available.......and it happens to be a 17.1. http://smile.amazon.com/Landen-Gallon-Rimless-Aquarium-FT-006/dp/B00DC2Z07G/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1457100481&sr=8-4&keywords=landen When I got into the hobby just 18 short months ago, it seemed like there was a growing rimless aquarium market. Now when I look it seems like there are very few options available. Interested to learn what you find out along the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlantDude Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 I've been trying to buy some for at least a month now. The last rimless tank I bought were two Up Aqua rimless tanks and even my LFS can't get anymore let alone Mr Aqua. There's an ebayer selling cube and rectangle rimless tanks that I thought might be a good option. I'll post a link later for anyone interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Possible replacements http://www.amazon.com/Landen-Gallon-Rimless-Aquarium-FT-006/dp/B00DC2Z07G/ref=sr_1_9?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1457102888&sr=1-9&keywords=mr+aqua+aquarium http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rectangle-Garden-Rimless-Low-Iron-Aquarium-Tank-/151903352580I have the 8gl version and love it. PlantDude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 I definitely like the looks and reviews of the Landen, its to bad they are on the decline as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jem_xxiii Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 seems like Marine Depot only has the nano Mr. Aqua's in. Shame as Marine Depot is right down the street from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlantDude Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Possible replacements http://www.amazon.com/Landen-Gallon-Rimless-Aquarium-FT-006/dp/B00DC2Z07G/ref=sr_1_9?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1457102888&sr=1-9&keywords=mr+aqua+aquarium http://www.ebay.com/itm/Rectangle-Garden-Rimless-Low-Iron-Aquarium-Tank-/151903352580I have the 8gl version and love it. That's the one I saw but that shipping for three :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimple minded Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 I definitely like the looks and reviews of the Landen, its to bad they are on the decline as well. They had a full offering of tanks from like 4 gallons up to 90P sizes, prices included shipping and were amazing, seemed to review well not a bad word was said Now they are M.I.A. My dream of full rimless conversion.......slipping.......further.......away............................ PlantDude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokeshrimp Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 I wonder if all these rimless tanks were being made by the same factory, and that factory stopped production for some reason. I can't see why else these tanks arw no longer being sold since they're so popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 That's the one I saw but that shipping for three :/ Must be a mistake, wierd???? I paid around $18 for shipping 2 months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 They had a full offering of tanks from like 4 gallons up to 90P sizes, prices included shipping and were amazing, seemed to review well not a bad word was said Now they are M.I.A. My dream of full rimless conversion.......slipping.......further.......away............................ Don't you worry there will always be DO Aqua! and ADA rimless tanks. The cost of them plus shipping is cheaper or comparable to Landen. I wonder if all these rimless tanks were being made by the same factory, and that factory stopped production for some reason. I can't see why else these tanks arw no longer being sold since they're so popular. Very possible, another thought is ADA could be buying these companies out, or these companies can't compete with DO Aqua and ADA because of economies of scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlantDude Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Must be a mistake, wierd???? I paid around $18 for shipping 2 months ago. You're totally right. I think last time I was looking it was around that price or free like their square tanks and then this last Friday shipping jumped to ~$71 for one tank. What's also interesting is that ada usa's tank section is down..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimple minded Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Very possible, another thought is ADA could be buying these companies out, or these companies can't compete with DO Aqua and ADA because of economies of scale. I had a conversation with one of the owners of Aquarium Design Group in Houston, who at the time was getting out of his business venture into rimless tanks competing against ADA. The startups are having trouble gaining enough inertia and following to stay in........ADA isn't having to buy them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pescador Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 I heard that Marine Depot is no longer selling Mr. AQUA. The distributor for them is Sevenports who also distributes Up Aqua, AZOO and a few other. There website shows Amazon, Bulk Reef supply and Unbeatable Sale as suppliers. When you look around these sites they have very little to no stock... Since Sevenports is located in Whittier California a lot of the LFS carry Mr. AQUA. You might want to contact Sevenports regarding a retailer in your area and to see what the deal is with online vendors no longer carrying or stocking Mr. AQUA. I am a member of SCAPE and we always get a bunch of Mr. AQUA tanks donated for our raffle meetings, the one just held in December we had at least 7 tanks given away and a LFS just had a big promotion on the 22g long so I don't think they are going away. Maybe just changing sales/distribution channels. Shrimple minded and jem_xxiii 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jem_xxiii Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 I heard that Marine Depot is no longer selling Mr. AQUA. The distributor for them is Sevenports who also distributes Up Aqua, AZOO and a few other. There website shows Amazon, Bulk Reef supply and Unbeatable Sale as suppliers. When you look around these sites they have very little to no stock... Since Sevenports is located in Whittier California a lot of the LFS carry Mr. AQUA. You might want to contact Sevenports regarding a retailer in your area and to see what the deal is with online vendors no longer carrying or stocking Mr. AQUA. I am a member of SCAPE and we always get a bunch of Mr. AQUA tanks donated for our raffle meetings, the one just held in December we had at least 7 tanks given away and a LFS just had a big promotion on the 22g long so I don't think they are going away. Maybe just changing sales/distribution channels. benefits of living in so cal PlantDude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Rumor has it that Dennerle is considering a U.S. division by the end of this year. The scapers tank and nano cube might fill some of the void. http://www.pro-shrimp.co.uk/48-aquariums jem_xxiii and Rivergardennursery 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 I heard that Marine Depot is no longer selling Mr. AQUA. The distributor for them is Sevenports who also distributes Up Aqua, AZOO and a few other. There website shows Amazon, Bulk Reef supply and Unbeatable Sale as suppliers. When you look around these sites they have very little to no stock... Since Sevenports is located in Whittier California a lot of the LFS carry Mr. AQUA. You might want to contact Sevenports regarding a retailer in your area and to see what the deal is with online vendors no longer carrying or stocking Mr. AQUA. I am a member of SCAPE and we always get a bunch of Mr. AQUA tanks donated for our raffle meetings, the one just held in December we had at least 7 tanks given away and a LFS just had a big promotion on the 22g long so I don't think they are going away. Maybe just changing sales/distribution channels. Good to know, was hoping someone on here might have any insight before reaching out to Sevenports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pescador Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Have you heard of Cadlights? I am not sure what it would cost to have one shipped to you, they are located in California. They are nice tanks, there Zen series are similar to the Mr. AQUA low iron glass tanks. PlantDude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangmus Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I was looking at these tanks. High clarity glass and free shipping. http://www.truaqua.com/high-clarity-glass-aquarium-hca-12gt.html Vpier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrimple minded Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Anyone notice their 12G long price? And there is a sweet 6.5G also............. Vpier 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Anyone notice their 12G long price? And there is a sweet 6.5G also............. Its not a bad for being a low iron tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 almost bought one of these. Anyone with Deep Blue experience http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AA4WUKY?redirect=true&ref_=pe_216570_175784260_em_1p_1_ti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlantDude Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Anyone notice their 12G long price? And there is a sweet 6.5G also............. The true aqua ones or mr. aqua? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 The true aqua ones or mr. aqua? Looked at them but didn't like the dimensions, long and narrow. PlantDude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlantDude Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Looked at them but didn't like the dimensions, long and narrow. I like those for planted tanks mainly. Are you thinking of getting the deep blue one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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