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Great tanks!
I'm looking at ordering 21x21x16 cube with external overflow.
What do you think of this size? I can't go any wider than this or
it won't fit on the stand.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14487619#post14487619 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefknight
Let first say to all of you awesome looking tanks! They are all very beautiful.

I am in the process of tanking quotes on a custome tank based on the dimensions of the Elos 160xl (63"L x 31.5"W x 24"H). I am attempting to get as many quotes as possible. I have a list so far of builders, but tell me who I'm missing;

1) Miracles - Had a quote from last fall, $2000 and change.

2) Deep Sea - Just got a quote, $4659, more than the Elos!

3) Ocea - Awaiting quote, located in AL.

4) Glass Cages - Had a semi quote from a couple of months ago, $2400 + shipping or cost of pick up.

5)AO - Haven't sent for a quote yet.

6) Visio - Can't find any contact info for them.

7) Lee-Mar - Can't find any contact info for them.
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Bill,

This is the company you are missing, my favorite custom tank designer/builder of all time...

http://www.acrylicandglassexhibits.com/

Just for an example build, check out this guys tank from AGE!
http://www.afex2win.com/2008/09/23/time-to-really-get-started/


Love'em!
 
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14523813#post14523813 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reefknight
You're right I did forget them. I will drop them a line today.
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Bill,

I'm not sure they work directly with the public, you will have to go through your LFS, or there are a few people you can go through who are in close proximity to them...

KingFishJohn, who is on here, and works here can start you down their path...

http://www.kingfishaquarium.com/
 
For those of you with acrylic tanks, how bad have you accidently scratched them? That is a really big concern of mine and the primary reason that I was looking at glass, and really the starphire glass. Also I will be using at least (2) 250w MH above this tank along with some T-5's. Has anyone had any warping or distortion due to the heat?

Chris- Thanks for the link, that will surely save some time!

I just recieved a quote from Ocea. For my dimensions, stand, hanging canopy and delivery, $2500. But this would have to be a euro braced tank, with 1/2" starphire. I would have to add about a $1k to go rimless with 3/4" starphire glass.
 
Acrylic scratches, I have to be gentle with it, but it is totally clear, more than starfire. And it won't shatter. I know I will move this tank many times and I was thinking about that when I got it.

That said my next tank when I buy a home will be made by AGE, starfire on 3 sides, bottom and back panels PVC
 
Starphire scratches pretty easy also. It is low in iron and how they get it to be so clear. I replaced my front pane with it. IMO unless you have a regular glass tank next to a low iron tank your not going to see the difference. Suffice it to say, my next tank will be regular glass and I will save some money~
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14402644#post14402644 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tabatha
Sweet tank and stand! Which light did you get?
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Well I finally got my lights installed.
Bulbs installed in this order from front to back...
- ATI Blue Plus
- ATI Aqua Blue Special
- UV Lighting AquaSun
- ATI Blue Plus

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Here are some updated pics of my rimless tank. It's a little cloudy because I just added the sand before taking the pics.
I'm still waiting for the live rock to cure. I getting closer to stocking it.
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14530233#post14530233 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by minireef30
AJO I missed it, who made that tank?

Also everyone with Glass Cages tanks why do they run that brace on the bottom?
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I ordered it through Amazing Aquariums and Reefs, located in Orange, CA. I'm very happy with the quality of work they do.
 
What is the size/dimensions of this tank AJO?
What kind of sand did you add?
Its very "ELOS" like, I am digging it. Do you have links to other pictures I've missed before these?
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14530233#post14530233 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by minireef30
AJO I missed it, who made that tank?

Also everyone with Glass Cages tanks why do they run that brace on the bottom?
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It's a reinforcement for the bottom. Basically adds structural strength and alot more silicone to help prevent leaks/blowouts of the bottom seams.

Most tank builders who build a "floating bottom" (sides outside of the bottom panel) add this brace.

James
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14533194#post14533194 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jamesdawson
It's a reinforcement for the bottom. Basically adds structural strength and alot more silicone to help prevent leaks/blowouts of the bottom seams.

Most tank builders who build a "floating bottom" (sides outside of the bottom panel) add this brace.

James
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So is the brace inside or out? What do you do if you want to go
bare bottom?
 
on feb 28, i check and saw that there is someone posting up a v shape tanks, 4' x 4' running ati powermodule or at least in the planning stage got a pretty cool cat drawing of it, does anyone have a pic of it? point me to it
 
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