As the (rather long!) title says, what is your opinion of the quality of today's tank equipment?.
I know you get what you pay for and top quality will always demand a premium, but I am referring to the regular stuff you buy at your LFS and from online suppliers.
From personal experience, most of the accessories have been overpriced rubbish and a massive disappointment if I'm being honest.
I was wondering other people's experience and what we can do as consumers to improve the value for money aspect.
I don't mind it being cheap and cheerful as long as it's priced accordingly but mostly, tank accessories are far from that.
Is it a good idea for members to share their experiences of different equipment ,the good points and the bad so at least it will help prevent fellow forum user's from making the same costly mistakes ?.
I would rather take the recommendations of fellow planted tank keepers than smart advertising any day.
Maybe it might lead to better tank equipment and levels of service? .
I don't want to gripe but I really do belive unless we as a group demand better value for money, we will be stuck with the same shoddy overpriced rubbish for years to come.
Phew, I feel better for that!.
I know you get what you pay for and top quality will always demand a premium, but I am referring to the regular stuff you buy at your LFS and from online suppliers.
From personal experience, most of the accessories have been overpriced rubbish and a massive disappointment if I'm being honest.
I was wondering other people's experience and what we can do as consumers to improve the value for money aspect.
I don't mind it being cheap and cheerful as long as it's priced accordingly but mostly, tank accessories are far from that.
Is it a good idea for members to share their experiences of different equipment ,the good points and the bad so at least it will help prevent fellow forum user's from making the same costly mistakes ?.
I would rather take the recommendations of fellow planted tank keepers than smart advertising any day.
Maybe it might lead to better tank equipment and levels of service? .
I don't want to gripe but I really do belive unless we as a group demand better value for money, we will be stuck with the same shoddy overpriced rubbish for years to come.
Phew, I feel better for that!.