Glass cages - anyone ordering?

[jcm1229]

Anyone ordering anything from GlassCasges anytime soon? I'm interested in a small custom sized tank, but just can't get down to their local pickup location. Looking for someone (preferably north/northwest burbs) - that might be ordering something that could pickup for me.

 

[Otto2]

Funny you bring this up. I just got a quote today from them for a small custom tank. But with the quote I got, I wont be ordering anything.

 

[sellout007]

Otto - Was it the quote on the tank or the shipping?

 

[121a]

anyone know they recived horrible reviews, rude people and crappy tanks, for the most part.

 

[sellout007]

I have a GC tank and it works great. Is it top of the line craftsmanship? No. My tank is fairly small, and for the price I paid, I would definitely go there again. Especially for a frag tank.

Then again, it wasn't custom built.

 

[Otto2]

This is the quote I got from them:

14 x 14 x 11 tall rimless glass aquarium $ 110.00

Starphire 3 sides $ 40.00

Horizontal overflow and 1 hole $ 65.00

Black acrylic cover $ 30.00

1" sch 80 bulkhead $ 15.00

Pick up our truck Monee IL $ 36.00
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Total $ 296.00

 

[Otto2]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14085051#post14085051 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 121a
anyone know they recived horrible reviews, rude people and crappy tanks, for the most part.

I heard that the work wasnt great, but for this small of a tank it wouldnt matter that much to me. Seems like they make a good tank every now and then.

 

[mystery_reef]

jcm1229.

YGPM

 

[jcm1229]

Point is - try to find another "glass" tank builder that will make a custom size. Oceanic would, but you'll pay dearly. Others that will build custom sizes - are not local and won't ship or shipping makes it not cost effective.

GlassCages doesn't have the greatest reviews - but has many happy customers.

Best price/quality I could find on my custom size was from Miracles in Canada, but shipping took them right out of the equation.

 

[gotfish8]

try http://greatlakesaquariums.com

 

[jcm1229]

Tried for the last year to get one from their local distributor. They now only ship over $1500 and only sell locally near Detroit.

 

[saleenpwr88]

Would you do an acrylic tank...I sure there are people local/on this board that could do it for you. Being so small I bet the cost would be reasonable.

 

[khanb31]

I might be interested.....Lemme look at the tanks.

 

[homebrewdude]

Since the topic was started where is a good place to price a standard size glass tank?

150gal 220gal ??

 

[JNye]

Homebrewdude-go fish in orland is pretty reasonable I think...damn i been plugging them alot lately

 

[jcm1229]

Would you do an acrylic tank...I sure there are people local/on this board that could do it for you. Being so small I bet the cost would be reasonable.

Nope - not interested in acryllic - I want a glass tank.

 

[Otto2]

Home Brew - I hear Crystal Clear in Schererville has good prices.

I was thinking of getting an acrylic, but changed my mind to glass.

 

[RandalB]

I'd second Crystal clear, the guy sells for just about wholesale. I got a 75 for $130 from him...

RandalB

 

[jcm1229]

Anyone taking a ride to Detroit and want to pick up a GreatLakesAquariums tank for me?

 

[sellout007]

Have you tried Perfecto yet? They were the cheapest when I was getting custom quotes.