Custom tank

[Alex T.]

Recently I asked for a quote from a very reputable custom tank builder here in New Jersey that's only a half hour from my house. Tank dimensions were 72" x 48" x 27". Starphire glass in front viewing panel because tank will be in-wall plus 2 external overflows with 2" drains. Those were specs.

When I got the quote I was floored!! I would have been picking the tank up myself so delivery charges and tank stand wouldn't apply, as I'd be building it myself.

Call me crazy but more than $5,000 seemed a bit steep. Am I wrong? Is there another reputable custom tank builder someone knows of that can beat this price substanitally?

 

[luv951]

Over $5K sounds ridiculous to me....

 

[todd141]

Look at glasscages.com.

a 72x36x25 reef ready with starphire front panel is $1380. It isn't the same size you had spec'd out, but not too far off.

I don't know anything about their quality though.

 

[Alex T.]

I'd be concerned going with glasscages after all the reviews I've read. I was wondering what others thought about the pricing and quality of Miracles or Reef Savvy.

 

[crvz]

you talking about coast to coast? I've gotten quotes from them as well, and while they are high, the costs are justified with overbuilding the tanks. From what I recall, they used higher end materials and thicker glass than competitors. Something with a 48"x72" footprint is going to need some extra bolstering, but it's hard to say that they're design was over-done or just over priced. But at that size, I would expect it to be somewhere in the $3500-$5500 range (depending on builder, specs, and location).

I've got a marineland 300DD (72x36) which I got for under $1700 with starfire.

 

[JG1]

I'm picking up my Miracles tank tomorrow. Your welcome to come over and look at it to see if it's the quality you're looking for.

BTW I paid $998 shipped for a 48x24x20 three sides starphire.

 

[kv2wr1]

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