Getting tank built?

[xtreme]

Originally Posted by Doug

http://216.187.96.54/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=44214

Thanks

Can Bow Valley be added to the list.

[Doug]

Originally Posted by fishytime

Here we go.....

[Eb0la11]

I was at BVA recently too and the big sheets Im talking about were not in frames. I'll be there again tomorrow to pick up my tank. I'll leave a report of initial inspection and after its filled and also of the shop too.

[Eb0la11]

Originally Posted by Jamieh

I am the owner of a retail pet store and have been buying tanks from Bow Valley for about 10 years. I have never seen a big tank of Mitch's leak in all this time. The notion that Mitch uses shower doors is not exactly fact as he does use recycled glass for smaller tanks which are used for reptiles and are not meant to hold water. I actually have a 210 gallon rimless tank in my living room that has a center overflow which was built by Bow Valley. In my dealings over the years they have been extremely slow.

How is this said 210 rimless? Are you satisfied?

[Jamieh]

The tank is Ok. It is not as refined as some of the competitions but it holds water just fine. I would add that it cost quite a bit less than others had quoted and this is what you get from BVA. I would also agree that they are a LITTLE slow in delivering. I forgot to add that I am satisified.

[StirCrazy]

ok, I was avoiding it but I have to ask... what was the point of posting this thread, theres no ratings in it

Although... Christy.. when is that poll going to be up and running

Steve

Originally Posted by Doug

http://216.187.96.54/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=44214

Thanks

[xtreme]

Try this one:

http://216.187.96.54/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=138

[mseepman]

Anyone have some more detailed opinions about Concept Aquariums in Edmonton?

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by mseepman

Anyone have some more detailed opinions about Concept Aquariums in Edmonton?

I personally like their tanks, the attention to detail is good and they always look of good quality however they do have a premium price tag. The only problem is I have heard of two larger custom tanks here in town that leaked, the exact reason why is unknown but as far as I know the warranty was not honored by the manufacturer, which is strange because they sell their warranty as the best in the business.

As for BVA I think the build quality is fairly good, and the overall product is excellent value. I have owned a BV tank myself and never had a problem with it. I also know many others using them and never have I heard of one failing in anyway. Second what's wrong with recycling? Last time I checked this is a good thing, right? As long as the build is solid and the viewable panes are mint what exactly is the difference, if it saves you a little money and keeps the landfills a little less full it's a good thing. Third, you can get whatever you want, he will build to your specs and use whatever glass you tell him. The only issue really is time, which you need a lot of to get a custom tank from him.

[lastlight]

If everyone shopping there knows it's recycled I have no problem with it.

I think in the end two big questions you need to ask yourself is:

1) how important is your time and

2) how particular are you about your tank. If you want ground/polished edges, really clean and straight joints, no shower door frosting/etching on the inside of your tank, things done right the first time...then choose accordingly. Again I wish I didn't look like I was dwelling on this but when I read the words starfire, black silicone, rimless etc I think of a hobbiest like myself. I've seen (and had) a lot of BVA tanks and I personally wouldn't be happy with one now and I'm trying my best to help out.

If it was in-wall I think it's MUCH less of an issue if you are patient and the glass you end up getting is scratch free.