WVReefJunkie
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Iam planning on upgrading my 220 gallon Perfecto to a larger aquarium 500 to 600 gallons. I am looking at Custom Aquariums on the net, and was wondering if anyone can give me some feedback on them? Thanks, Brian.
Custom Aquariums
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I have met these guys a few times in Chicago. They seem like good people and their aquariums are nice. I have not had a tank done by them, but do use their overflow. It is nice.
I have a tank from them. The only reason I went with them is they happened to have a tank in the dimensions I wanted on their website in the "discount/clearance" section. https://www.customaquariums.com/glass-aquariums/discount-clearance-tanks.html
I low balled them and got the tank for like $800. They had rejected it because the edges weren't up to par in terms of polishing and such. I didn't really care because it's for a basement display.
Anyway, as far as feedback goes. These are not high end tanks. There will be imperfections in the silicone work. There will likely be imperfections in the glass. I and at least one other person on R2R have also noticed that the tanks have an issue with not resting 100% evenly on the stand. I think it has something to do with their frames...not sure. But, so far the tank is doing just fine and I'm pleased enough. Scroll down to post #6 to see what I'm talking about...https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/bryans-180g-customaquariums-build.318311/#post-4024255
If I were going to spend money on a new tank today for a living room display or something, I would not go with them again. I would go with one of the nicer manufacturers. But, you get what you pay for. These tanks are much, much cheaper than Reef Saavy or Coast to Coast or whatever.
I will say that they do have good customer service and are responsive to questions/concerns.
I low balled them and got the tank for like $800. They had rejected it because the edges weren't up to par in terms of polishing and such. I didn't really care because it's for a basement display.
Anyway, as far as feedback goes. These are not high end tanks. There will be imperfections in the silicone work. There will likely be imperfections in the glass. I and at least one other person on R2R have also noticed that the tanks have an issue with not resting 100% evenly on the stand. I think it has something to do with their frames...not sure. But, so far the tank is doing just fine and I'm pleased enough. Scroll down to post #6 to see what I'm talking about...https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/bryans-180g-customaquariums-build.318311/#post-4024255
If I were going to spend money on a new tank today for a living room display or something, I would not go with them again. I would go with one of the nicer manufacturers. But, you get what you pay for. These tanks are much, much cheaper than Reef Saavy or Coast to Coast or whatever.
I will say that they do have good customer service and are responsive to questions/concerns.
Crystal Reef Aquatics
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What dimensions?
