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| Author: | TimC [ Aug 23rd, '06, 12:48 ] | ||
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I found these tanks online, what do you think? http://www.tankswest.com.au/products_aquaculture.shtml The 4,000 L round tank costs about $880 according to their pricelist. I wonder if they might do cheaper prices if enough people are interested from Perth.
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| Author: | monya [ Aug 23rd, '06, 17:37 ] |
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I recjkon it's a bit shallow, would be better to go for the next one up. |
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| Author: | TimC [ Aug 23rd, '06, 17:45 ] |
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Yeah I was thinking that actually, either the on above it or the one before it seems ok. At least 1 metre depth. What do people think about the price though? Is it worth buying new or looking for something second hand that may not last as long? |
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| Author: | monya [ Aug 23rd, '06, 17:47 ] |
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If you've got the bucks, I waould say go for it, they seem really good value. |
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| Author: | veggie boy [ Aug 23rd, '06, 19:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tanks West Aquaculture tanks... |
That is good value TC. Can anybody fill me in on the advantages or disadvantages of FRP as opposed to the normal poly tanks. |
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| Author: | TimC [ Aug 24th, '06, 12:20 ] |
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Fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) (also Fibre-reinforced polymer) is a composite material comprising a polymer matrix reinforced with fibres usually of glass, carbon, or aramid and is commonly used in aerospace, automotive, marine, and construction industries. The term FRP is a more general description of materials. The polymer is usually an epoxy, vinylester or polyester thermosetting plastic. (WIKIPEDIA) I am guessing it is like the hard coating on newer pools, It is must be stonger and more durable than normal plastics. |
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| Author: | Murray [ Aug 24th, '06, 13:53 ] |
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It is also a term used to describe Fiber Glass.... a combo of glass fiber and polyester resin as used to manufacture boats, and tanks etc. Mojo |
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| Author: | veggie boy [ Aug 24th, '06, 20:11 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tanks West Aquaculture tanks... |
Thanks guys - so they are just fibreglass tanks. If only they called them that I would understand 
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| Author: | steve [ Aug 24th, '06, 20:21 ] |
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LOL VB. i like your style. call a spade a spade 
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| Author: | simmo_77 [ Aug 24th, '06, 21:37 ] |
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That's funny, I was on their site yesterday. I like the look of them and am weighing up whether to go for galv or these ones. I will probably speak to EB's guy first as I want to get a nice galv rainwater tank made up, and will probably get a good price if I get a rainwater tank and aqua tank from him at the same time. |
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| Author: | fizzyj [ Aug 25th, '06, 08:53 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tanks West Aquaculture tanks... |
S77, Definitely check with Mark from Rainfill (or Denise) {EB's guy}. Like I said in another post, I ordered a custom size on monday, it was delivered friday. Very happy with the look of it and the service. The prices are also very good. FJ |
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| Author: | simmo_77 [ Aug 25th, '06, 10:16 ] |
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Excellent... That's a quick turnaround. I'll check out your other post to have a nosey at what you got...
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