how much for your tank

[phuzzykins]

I'm not looking very hard for used equipment, but I do shop around for the best deals I can, and DIY things that I feel comfortable with.

I feel that there's a tremendous savings to doing things correctly the first time.

One thing you should *not* do is haggle over the price of custom work, IMO.

 

[Jflip2002]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15093875#post15093875 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by scottallert
usually people that have the big tanks, can afford the new and not look for the used.

New: â€"œadjective
1. of recent origin, production, purchase, etc.; having but lately come or been brought into being.

So that "New" Skimmer you bough isn't "new" forever. Used items are just as good as new items (Unless theyre wear items like bulbs). Browsing the RC classifieds can save you tons of cash. Many times people are just selling their equipment because THEY ALSO upgraded or changed their mind, and no longer need the equipment. Id rather take that savings from buying used, and help fill my tank. Just my opinion, though.

 

[reef canada]

I work as a glazer and as a custom tank builder for a LFS. I run the CNC machine for the glass company I work for. I am in the process of building a 375gal tank(96x30x30),out of 15mm(5/8), the glass cost me $2500cnd. Never mind the time it took to cut, polish and CNC the glass. I havn't even got around to builing it yet. A good tank will cost you, but it is worth it. As for starphire glass, don't waste your money. It cost twice as much and you notice little difference. It is super soft and takes nothing to scratch or damage.

 

[Lightsluvr]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15095834#post15095834 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reef canada
As for starphire glass, don't waste your money. It cost twice as much and you notice little difference. It is super soft and takes nothing to scratch or damage.

That's interesting; the first time I had heard or read that... are you talking about genuine Starphire glass or some knock-off product identified as "starfire" or something like that?

Can you point me to some studies that show that Starphire (from PPG) is super soft and takes nothing to scratch or damage?

Back to the original post question, the cost for an AGE tank in the gallonage you seek is just as desribed in the previous reply from phuzzykins.

Thanks.

LL