Looking for a manufacturer

jayjerk · Feb 18, 2017

hey all. I'm looking for someone to give me quotes on a tank build. already got a few looking for some more options.

Thanks

Bradley Crocker · Feb 18, 2017

I don't know where you're located, but this guy here in Utah is beyond amazing. Aquarium Creations is the company.
http://www.utahaquariumdoctors.com

Roy 9121 · Feb 18, 2017

Try glasscages.com

jayjerk · Feb 18, 2017

Guess that would have helped. I am located near Chicago. Thanks for the input

mcarroll · Feb 18, 2017

We can all thank the English language here...

By "tank build" do you mean you want to have a tank constructed, or that you need help installing a tank? (Not many places do both AFAIK.)

jayjerk · Feb 18, 2017

Constructed...thinking 60x30x20. Glass and rimless.

mcarroll · Feb 18, 2017

You want post #3 then.....not the other one.

jayjerk · Feb 18, 2017

johnwick · Feb 19, 2017

Aquarium Masters. Stay away from Glass Holes.

jayjerk · Feb 19, 2017

johnwick said:
Aquarium Masters. Stay away from Glass Holes.

I've heard this before... Bad build or just not reliable

johnwick · Feb 20, 2017

Most find the silicone sloppy and cuts to be off but there are plenty of others with a good experience. I believe they are only popular because they are one of the few with a website for you to price a build. My advice is to check with a couple of good LFS in your area, get their recommendations and then use their vendor for the custom build. That should also mean they will ship to the store rather than a random drop ship, while giving you a voice as a consumer if anything goes wrong.

jayjerk · Feb 20, 2017

johnwick said:
Most find the silicone sloppy and cuts to be off but there are plenty of others with a good experience. I believe they are only popular because they are one of the few with a website for you to price a build. My advice is to check with a couple of good LFS in your area, get their recommendations and then use their vendor for the custom build. That should also mean they will ship to the store rather than a random drop ship, while giving you a voice as a consumer if anything goes wrong.

Awesome feed back. Thanks for the help. Ive been reaching out to people and that size seems to be an issue. I am on the prowl. I'm in no rush but it's something I want done by years end

Jimbo662 · Feb 20, 2017

I just ordered a custom tank from SCA Aquariums.

jayjerk · Feb 20, 2017

Jimbo662 said:
I just ordered a custom tank from SCA Aquariums.

Just emailed for a quote thank you

Jimbo662 · Feb 20, 2017

jayjerk said:
Just emailed for a quote thank you

I'd gotten a quote from one of our LFS's from Planet aquarium. For the price of the tank from P.A. I'm getting the tank and a solid wood stand.

jayjerk · Feb 20, 2017

Thank you again. I'll give them a call. Truly appreciate all the input.

ps2cho · Feb 20, 2017

Oceans by design built me a fantastic custom tank -- their Facebook has pics too

TonapahNorth · Feb 20, 2017

I just received a tank from crystal dynamic aquariums. They shipped to me across the country and its beautiful. Build time was reasonable.

60x32x26

http://www.cdaquarium.com/

ask for Zoya

DanConnor · Feb 20, 2017

johnwick said:
Aquarium Masters. Stay away from Glass Holes.

Do you mean Glass Cages? I hadn't heard that glass holes was building tanks.

DanConnor · Feb 20, 2017

I had a 200 built by Concept about a year ago.

I got prices from a bunch of places- here they are roughly from cheap to expensive:

Concept Aquariums
Oceans by design
Miracles
Coast to Coast
Reef Savvy
Deep Sea Aquatics

Planet Aquarium in Texas is another option, but I don't know about their cost