My wife and I have had a 60g freshwater tank for 5 years now, and we want to make the jump to a saltwater reef tank. I know it is a pricey hobby, but we want to get started with a 150g (60 x 24 x 24). We plan on having fish, soft corals and LPS corals.
I have been to a few shops locally Creative Aquariums and Marine Warehouse to get some estimates. Both shops told me that a 60" tank is a custom and all come in either 48" or 72". A 72" is too big for the area I have in mind, but I want the volume of a bigger tank. I could always save money and go smaller, but I don't think I would be satisfied.
Can anyone recommend a builder of a 60x24x24 glass tank that they have had good luck with and doesn't cost an arm and a leg? I have looked online at a few options, but not impressed with what is out there.
Marine Warehouse did have a nice DSA 60x27x27 from last year with stand, but it was 2.9k + tax. I was hoping to spend a little less.
Also is it better to get the parts (Skimmer, Pump, Apex Neptune, ATO, RO/DI, rock, sand etc.) from Bulk Reef Supply or another online dealer or buy it in a package from the local shop? I am pretty handy and feel like I could set-up the system myself, but it would be nice to have a pros help. I plan on buying the lights and wavemaker from Ebay or Amazon anyways.
I have been to a few shops locally Creative Aquariums and Marine Warehouse to get some estimates. Both shops told me that a 60" tank is a custom and all come in either 48" or 72". A 72" is too big for the area I have in mind, but I want the volume of a bigger tank. I could always save money and go smaller, but I don't think I would be satisfied.
Can anyone recommend a builder of a 60x24x24 glass tank that they have had good luck with and doesn't cost an arm and a leg? I have looked online at a few options, but not impressed with what is out there.
Marine Warehouse did have a nice DSA 60x27x27 from last year with stand, but it was 2.9k + tax. I was hoping to spend a little less.
Also is it better to get the parts (Skimmer, Pump, Apex Neptune, ATO, RO/DI, rock, sand etc.) from Bulk Reef Supply or another online dealer or buy it in a package from the local shop? I am pretty handy and feel like I could set-up the system myself, but it would be nice to have a pros help. I plan on buying the lights and wavemaker from Ebay or Amazon anyways.