Custom Tanks

[indecloudzua]

Anyone know of a member or someone else that builds custom tanks? Im wanting to upgrade from the BC29 soon and im in the market for something custom(not big, maybe 80gal at most)

 

[picoreefguy]

any reason you're looking for a custom built tank? do you have a particular shape in mind or a certain size that's not available readily?

 

[indecloudzua]

yeah, the height and width of the tanks is where i have some desires to change from the options that are available. there are a couple mass produced models i like but seems like most are made in china and i'd rather buy local if possible. i like the deep blue edge 57 and the reef octopus t90. the dimensions im looking at is between 36-48" long X 22" W X 22" H. there are also a few things i have in mind for the returns/overflow.

 

[picoreefguy]

ahh ok just wondering. if you're a diy kinda guy you could make an acrylic tank yourself its not too hard to solvent weld acrylic but i would recommend watching tap plastics toutorial videos on welding acrylic and practicing with some small pieces a couple times before you start welding a tank together.
heres a link to the video if youre interested. <div class="gc_ifarem_title">How to glue Acrylic - YouTube</div>

 

[indecloudzua]

I was thinking of doing that. But the prices on Glasscages made it seem like it wouldnt save me that much.

 

[snowmansnow]

indecloudzua;915987 wrote: yeah, the height and width of the tanks is where i have some desires to change from the options that are available. there are a couple mass produced models i like but seems like most are made in china and i'd rather buy local if possible. i like the deep blue edge 57 and the reef octopus t90. the dimensions im looking at is between 36-48" long X 22" W X 22" H. there are also a few things i have in mind for the returns/overflow.

as far as your dimensions go... a 48x24x24 is a standard 120. VERY close to 22x22 that you stated....

Edit:

indecloudzua;915991 wrote: I was thinking of doing that. But the prices on Glasscages made it seem like it wouldnt save me that much.

IF YOU CONSIDER glass cages I WOULD suggest NOT HAVING THEM DO ACRYLIC. Their glass tanks are ok tanks especially for the money, but I don't know a satisfied acrylic customer.

If you want acrylic, which I would advise against knowing what I know now, I would buy from MRC. They will do external overflow standard 120 for around $800 I THINK..(or at least that is what mine cost when I purchased from them) PLUS you'd get an ARC discount I believe.

 

[indecloudzua]

I'm leaning more towards glass with star fire on the 3 viewing panes.its amazing to think it's only silicone that keeps the tank together. I guess I should look at glass shops in town.