Prices for new tanks

[Baldy]

Hello all.

My fiance and i are looking at moving to a newer house sometime in the next year or 2 and when that happens, i would like to set up a new tank instead of moving my current setup.

I currently have a 75g but i think i want to move up a bit in size. My options are going to be limited to the space available which i dont know yet, but in order for me to budget, i need to know how much im looking at. All the tank journals are awesome to read over but there is a lack of prices shown =P.

I would REALLY like to set up a 150g 48Lx24Hx30W with an external overflow. I know the odd size alone makes it necessary to get it custom built, but i dont want to start calling tank builders (who by the way i have no idea who does it around edmonton) until im closer to pulling the trigger. If that falls outside the budget then ill have to start keeping a close eye on the FS listings.

I just dont know what to expect with a custom built tank, so im looking for a ballpark number.

[lockrookie]

Call concept aquatics

[scubadawg]

You have 2 choices in Edmonton, Neil at Neil glassworks or David at Aquagiant

David did my tank
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=91225

David also did all of Marine Experience tanks, check with Neal

Yung

[Midway]

Call concept aquatics

+1

[Baldy]

lol, no one wants to venture a guess? I dont want to start bugging these guys yet as im probably a year away from pulling the trigger on it.

[lockrookie]

It's hard to guess on something custom. Overflow style glass clarity ( starphire vrs reg float) rimless euro braced one piece euro raced the options can go on for ever. So to manage a guess could be way off the true cost.. I'm sure they don't mind you bothering them so that you can have a ballpark price to save up for

[reefwars]

hi


i sent you a pm with an average cost on a custom tank that size , please feel free to pm me anytime or call the store for more details or to go further into discussion.

denny

concept aquatics
calgary alberta



587-323-7360

[reefwars]

its never any bother for us to work with a customer and go over a future aquarium investment ,in fact i insist that anyone wanting or interested in a build whether its tomorrow or 3 yrs away to call or email me for information , i will always be glad to help:)

we build tanks for anyone, anywhere in the country, we also have several dealers who distribute our tanks and will also be glad to help , for information on a distributor/retailer in your area please email or call me.

cheers

denny

[wickedfrags]

for a starphire reef with all the features.....external overflow, no centre brace, drilled with overflow......budget $100 / galllon

IME
my 270 was 3000
my 55 was 500
my 90 was 950

[Baldy]

umm i think thats a typo. that would make a 150gal tank $15,000. that sounds a bit excessive

[JetJumper]

for a starphire reef with all the features.....external overflow, no centre brace, drilled with overflow......budget $100 / galllon

IME
my 270 was 3000
my 55 was 500
my 90 was 950

Isn't that $10/gallon? :D

[wickedfrags]

agreed - sticky 0 :)

Isn't that $10/gallon? :D

[e46er]

He meant $10/ gallon look at his examples from his experience.

I have no idea in custom tank but a 120g 4x2x2 will most likely be WAYYY Cheeper mine was $500 dual overflow an drilled for a closed loop

[iceman86]

Talk to David at aquagiant. He built mine for really cheap. I believe he's the cheapest in the city by far.

[The Grizz]

Just to give you a guess I would say your looking at between $400 - $475 and it also depends on where you get it made.

[scubadawg]

Check this out, it's close
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=93199