Custom Tank Manufacturers

[Reef Junkie]

So after 8 years I've decided to change my tank.
Not a big upgrade, about 50 gallons larger. I'm looking to buy a custom tank 3x3x2. I want the two viewing sides to be starfire.

Does anyone know of a reliable manufacturer?
I may even consider acrylic, either way the tank will have eurobracing.

Thanks

 

[Jay4Robin]

he made me an amazing system.oceanimage.net

 

[romain]

Cali is ordering one from Miracles Aquarium......

 

[Bebo77]

aquariumobsessed

 

[cali_reef]

You want one like this?

 

[Reef Junkie]

That looks like the one, might be too high. What are the dimensions and cost on that one?
I got a quote for my new aquarium with starfire for $675 (tank only) from Glasscages.com.

 

[cali_reef]

36"x36"x26", starphire on three sides with external overflow, total of 9 holes drilled and delivered to my driveway for almost three times more what glasscages charges. All the edges are polished so my son won't cut his hands on it and the silicone edges are 100% cleaner\better. You get quality with Miracles Aquariums, not headaches or lies like some vendors mentioned on here.

 

[Reef Junkie]

Ah, thank's for the heads up.
So about $1,500 for this tank.

 

[DgenR8]

Bill,
Before going with ANY tank builder, check them out here. Several have made a lot of enemies by breaking promises, and building a generally crappy product. The guy that did Acropora's tank took twice as long as he said it would.
Just be careful, tank builders are "flakey"

 

[Tampa Aquarium Service]

I use these guys. They are in NJ. Tanks are flawless and built to your spec. On time.www.aquariumsforyou.com

 

[Reef Junkie]

Thanks guys. I'm hearing that more and more as I ask around.

I will probably go Pierces route and pay the extra to get the tank I want.

The stand I want I have to build myself, it's going to be cherrywood and I may even frame the tank in cherrywood. It's going to be a sweet tank. It may even go in the wall between my kitchen and diningroom.

 

[eboonaman]

Hi Bill, I'm planning on building a tank stand very soon, do you know where a lumber yard is that has cabnet quality wood that can be used as the stands face and sides?

chuck

 

[Reef Junkie]

I don't, but I can find out. My wifes uncle is Norm from this old house, or at least he thinks he is. I can ask him next time I see him.

 

[Jay4Robin]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8143663#post8143663 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Reef Junkie
I don't, but I can find out. My wifes uncle is Norm from this old house, or at least he thinks he is. I can ask him next time I see him.

Is he missing a few fingers like Norm??

 

[Reef Junkie]

Nah, even though he's been considering the surgery.

 

[cali_reef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8141009#post8141009 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Reef Junkie
Thanks guys. I'm hearing that more and more as I ask around.

I will probably go Pierces route and pay the extra to get the tank I want.

You can see it in person then decide, all you need to do is help me carry it down to the basement first:lol:.

 

[Reef Junkie]

I can do that.
When?