Local tank builder or glass shop? Build rimless cube

[CBehr]

Looking to build/buy a small 20-30g rimless cube. I'm not aware of any local tank builder or glass shops in the area. Anywhere even within a few hour driving distance in southeaster PA or NJ?

I've also considered a Mr. Aqua tank but really want a overflow that drains from the bottom so the tank can be right against the wall.

 

[rigleautomotive]

I can build you an acrylic cube.I do not do glass

 

[jwoyshnar]

How big of a cube could you build? Can you add an overflow?

 

[rigleautomotive]

How big of a cube could you build? Can you add an overflow?

HAHA,money is the limiting factor.Thick acrylic is pricey but with 1/2 inch 48 inch cubes are doable.3/8 you can do a nice 36 shallow tank without bracing but deeper needs euro-bracing or some type to contain the bow

 

[CBehr]

Well I found a local shop but not too surprised to see it's as much as buying a Mr. Aqua from Marine Depot.

I'm not 100% clear on the edge work. I'm told the polished edges are done in the glass shop and the flat polished are factory edged and much nicer.

Prices are for a 24"x24" sheet:
$11.30 - polished, seems like a great prices at under $60 to build the tank but could sand these edges to a nice finish or are they really jagged?

$22.56 - flat polished, getting to the point where it's not worth building as the tank would be $138 shipped vs. $110+ to build and I'm not sure how this glass color/quality compares to Mr. Aqua

$44.00 for starfire glass, this would actually be more expensive than the Mr. Aqua low iron but I've been reading that his low iron is not completely clear and has a greenish tint to it.

 

[spskid01]

Deep blue makes a RR rimless cube. I got one from my Lfs

 

[CBehr]

Where did you buy it from, I can't find any local shops that carry rimless tanks.

 

[spskid01]

A small shop in reading called the reef hut. The guy there ordered me a rimless RR cube 24x24x24 it is made by deep blue. Very nice tank. Imo the deep blue stands look like crap and the marineland stands are over priced so I built my own.

Hope this help Gl

 

[jwalker314]

+1 on the reef hut. Wills a great guy and has top notch customer service

 

[PAStreetGlide]

+1 on the reef hut. Wills a great guy and has top notch customer service

you cant go wrong with the Reef hut. Awesome service!

 

[CBehr]

I contacted Reef Hut, he was very helpful and quick to respond. Unfortunately Deep Blue doesn't make a 18x18x18(25g), and he only carries the Pico Mr. Aqua Tanks,. I think the 24x24x24 is just too large for the area I want to place it in, but do you mind me asking what the tank ran you?