wtb a new tank any suggestions of a good dealer?

[hapka16]

I live in uptown Dallas and am going to be moving to denver next december and am planning to upgrade from my 30 gallon reef tank to the largest 36" long tank i can find. If anyone has suggestions as to what size gallon wise as well as dimensions and where a good store to buy a tank around dallas would be, i would be greatly appreciative. Thanks so much for the help.

Justin H.

 

[DaveG99]

a cheap version of what you want would be a standard 40 gallon breeder 36"x18"x16tall. They cost $99 at your local petco,petsmart. But then you have to drill it and add a overflow in order to make it reef ready.

You could also use Glass Cages. THey can build any size 36" tank you want. I personally like the 36"x24"x17tall size. Its about perfect! That size tank with everything included should run about $500 delivered for a rimless version. I have heard their silicone work was somewhat crappy though.

 

[hapka16]

I have heard the same. I've heard too many horror stories to get one of their tanks.

 

[hapka16]

bump
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[DaveG99]

I plan on ordering one from them. I'd rather pay $400-$500 with some shady silicone work than get one from the other dealers and pay $1500. If the silicone work is that bad I can redo it myself.

there is also a local guy who builds tanks. He built a couple peoples rimless tanks in DFW

 

[lowincwrx]

Same here the day I decide to do a big build I will probably order through them. My tank is mainly for myself enjoyment if the silicone work is real bad I will find someone to fix it. I have seen another members starfire from them and it makes a difference. I did hear that they only deliver to this area once maybe twice a year so you can't be in a rush to get it but then again that's just gossip and hearsay also.

 

[DaveG99]

the local custom builder is.....David Varela - i believe his username is dvup1