We just received the first Oceanic "ADA-style" tank- 75 gallon. It's pretty nice. Not quite the "fit and finish" as found on the ADA tanks- but nice. What's not-so-nice is the price. As it sits, this is still custom- whereas the ADA tanks are "production"- so it looks like I'll be able to offer the ADA tanks for actually less than the equivalent dimension Oceanic. I will soon add the ADA tanks with specs and pricing to the website. I was waiting to see what was going to play out with the Oceanic. Now that I know-at least for now- the ADA tanks look like a pretty good option.
also- this is the tank we will use for Oliver Knott's presenation. It will be combination of ADA, European and US products- ADA substrate, Lily Pipes, 8,000K HQI bulbs. Oceanic tank, Eheim filters, Coralife light fixture, Aqua Medic CO2 reactor. We will collaborate with Oliver on the layout and hopefully give the tank a really unique internationally-influenced feel- drawing from the best of various styles.
Wow, that must have been pretty damn expensive if the ADA tanks are cheaper. I never did think the ADA tanks were too badly priced for the quality you get...well taken care of it should last many many years.
That must have been an expensive tank. Not sure how much cheaper you can get ADA's Wild Glass Clear. Even the 120x45x45CM, ~64 gallons, is cataloged at 120,000 Yen or around $1,200USD. ADA Wild Glass Blue type for the same size is cataloged at only 45,000 Yen or $450USD.
I also noticed the large band of adhesive that runs down the side in that corner shot. At least the ADA tanks don't have this.
I too was waiting on how the Oceanic deal was turning out. I was somewhat a little disappointed on the Oceanic price. I agree with Ryan on the adhesive. The tank itself wasn’t too bad still trimless and no metal brace at the bottom. A 75 gallon ADA tank is definitely back on my wish list. [-o<
It's a pity AGA/Oceanic did not step up to the plate and do a better job. From what I've seen of ADA aquariums, it's just not the same level of design and execution.
I think what Aquariumobsessed.com offers is a better product.
Ryan- it's true that within any given production dimensions of ADA tanks there are glass types that are very expensive. The entry level clarity is what I am referring to as far as being less expensive than the Oceanic custom of same dimension.
Andrew- you are right- the quality/execution of the ADA tanks is superior- especially silicone process.
I have not seen the AquariumObsessed product yet. I will say that whoever comes out with a competitve price/quality to the ADA tanks I think will have a real nice niche advantage. Oceanic here is the classic case of corporate directives all but prohibiting the "production" of these tanks. There's just too much liabilty-to-cost issues involved. They are doing fine without "messing" with producing such a tank. They do not yet see sufficient demand either. I think that will change one day though. Most of us here are a little ahead of our time on so many of these concepts.
ADA Style Oceanic 75gal. just arrived 
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