New Tank Idea/Help Needed?

[cntryboi407]

I am looking at upgrading to a new tank and I know members here tend to use builders by word of mouth. I was wondering if there is anyone who builds custom tanks that anyone would recommend? Thanks for the help.

Wanted Tank Specs if people specialize:

Roughly 200-250 gallons
Bowfront with curved/rounded corners(If capable)
Prefer Glass(not sure if safe at this size)
LFS said try starphire glass??(Help with this?)
Width: 25-35 in
Height: 20-30 in (prefer small height for tank management)
Length: unsure
Wood stand with room for sump

Thanks for any help

 

[gilmour01]

starfire is crystal clear glass. its more expensive, but worth it imo. most people just put it on the viewable sides of a tank.

 

[Yellowtang]

LFS said try starphire glass??(Help with this?)

Postively +1 on this. I just changed out an old tank with a newer one today and
the difference in coral color is astounding,,,

JR,

 

[cntryboi407]

I think I might have to try the starphire glass now that I've done a little more research into it!

 

[Harry_Y]

I personaly do Not like bow fronts

I had one and it distorted everything

I grew to hate it

 

[cntryboi407]

yah i got to thinking about it, i have a bowfront for my fresh and it does make things a little off. might go with flat panel instead

 

[Hahnmeister]

Getting Starphire bent is very rare. I think AGE and RAS have people that can do it, but thats about it. I dont like bowfronts, unless a very minimal bow over a great distance. Having the corners bent though is pretty cool though (like Via-Aqua tanks). There is some maker out of China that you can get here now that does all sorts of crazy bent glass tanks. If its just the corners, to eliminate seams or something, its kinda cool.

Based on where you are, I would look into AGE or RAS to build your next tank.