Acrylic Tank Maker Needed

[ScionFRSguy]

Can someone refer a good company to work with that makes acrylic tanks? I'm considering ordering from Advanced Acrylics but I want to keep my options open. I live in the Los Angeles area. Thanks in advance!

 

[fishguy242]

@Lost in the Sauce ??

 

[vetteguy53081]

Tenecor
Advanced acrylics
Clear for life
Titan aquatic

 

[albano]

Love my 200g & 500g acrylic tanks from Fishtanksdirect…would order again without hesitation!

 

[RedoubtReef]

Are you only wanting someone out of CA? I'd recommend calling Jason at Clear Fabrications in WA. I got a custom 80 gallon from him years ago and he's building a custom sump for me now. He can make anything you want: https://www.facebook.com/Clear-Fabrications-2068164953394973/

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

@Lost in the Sauce ??

Not much experience in the acrylic world locally

 

[BigMax]

May not be ideal because of the distance, but these guys are first rate. I prefer a tank built with a lot of structural margin. My first acrylic tank was a Clarity Plus 300g tank it bowed a full inch top to bottom. It's been years since I sold it was likely 1/2"? My current 336g (30H x 36D x 72L) is 3/4" and is flat as a pancake. Just something to consider, but cost will follow the thickness.

Custom Aquariums, Acrylic Tank Manufacturing, Midwest Custom Aquarium

We are a leader in Acrylic Tank Manufacturing and Aquariums. You get high quality, superior design, and excellent service.

www.midwestcustomaquariums.com

 

[albano]

… I prefer a tank built with a lot of structural margin...to that end if it's a large tank 200+ gallons I have shied away from the off the shelf Tenecor's and Fish Tank Direct Products (that's just me personally)

Can’t speak for ‘off the shelf’ tanks, all my tanks have been custom specs!

 

[BigMax]

Can’t speak for ‘off the shelf’ tanks, all my tanks have been custom specs!

Makes sense. I see you have big tanks and would have thought you'd customized it. I haven't done any research, just a cursory view, It looks like they go up to 1-1/2" on some tanks, my bad should have looked further. (Edited above post per your comments)

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Can someone refer a good company to work with that makes acrylic tanks? I'm considering ordering from Advanced Acrylics but I want to keep my options open. I live in the Los Angeles area. Thanks in advance!

A lot of folks have a mixed bag with advanced acrylics, from post I've seen here and elsewhere. I've had a 150g back in 2012 built by them and a sump in 2018, my experience in both cases was ok.

Have you talked to a local LFS, there are other makers out there that don't advertise (sell to the public). I had my 120g glass made by local maker and there was a acrylic option available.

 

[Woodyman]

I have to second @Tenecor Aquariums

 

[Malcontent]

Envision Acrylics

Envision Acrylics is an acrylic fabrication shop specializing in kreisel tanks, aquariums, vitrines, and museum cases. We are a full service acrylics shop

www.envisionacrylics.com

 

[ScionFRSguy]

Thank you everyone for your suggestions! I really appreciate it