Best Place for Custom tanks?

Magma · #1 11-28-2010, 06:29 PM

I was wondering who anyone recommends for getting custom tanks made?

I would like a 75-100gal tank, sump, stand and now I just need to see who has the best price and the nicest style.

globaldesigns · #2 11-28-2010, 06:35 PM

Jay, probably is one of the best.... If you can find him, check him out. Deal with him directly though, not through the store he usually works through (sorry don't want to start anything by mentioning stores I wouldn't recommend). Maybe someone can forward his info to you.

Also Kevin @ Red Coral is getting some nice tanks built, at least they look good, when I see them in the store. Check him out also.

Magma · #3 11-28-2010, 06:40 PM

I am mostly looking for the best price, the wife already gives me the evil eye anytime I mention fish lol

globaldesigns · #4 11-28-2010, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Magma

I am mostly looking for the best price, the wife already gives me the evil eye anytime I mention fish lol

Jay wouldn't be the cheapest, but I think he is the best. Mine is from him, and I can say the seams are great, all my edging is polished and bevelled. And all holes, curves and cuts are all C&C'd.

I would then check out Kevin, his tanks are not like described above. But when I see them, they seem well built, well siliconed. And I know Kevin treats me and others well. So he can take care of you also. Worth a chat with him.

Magma · #5 11-28-2010, 06:44 PM

Kevin only works weekdays doesnt he? might have to give him a call.

globaldesigns · #6 11-28-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Magma

Kevin only works weekdays doesnt he? might have to give him a call.

I have caught him in the store sometimes on weekend, but you are correct, I think he tries to stay away. He will be in during the week.

I personally don't know who builds his tanks, but when I see them in the store, I do notice the seams, and build quality, and they do look good.

Magma · #7 11-28-2010, 06:55 PM

any other options you would recommend?

globaldesigns · #8 11-28-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Magma

any other options you would recommend?

you could always look into getting the glass cut and building your own. I personally haven't done it, but many here will say it isn't that hard. Maybe source out the glass and cutting and then get some canreefers to help you.

If price isn't an issue, get jay... If you want you can always come over to my place see the quality he builds. But as I stated don't deal with him through the LFS he works through, deal with him directly.

Otherwise, the only other person I recommend is Kevin.

Maybe others have options for you.

Magma · #9 11-28-2010, 07:45 PM

just got off the phone with a guy who can make me a 90gal tank, 30gal sump and overflow and metal stand for 450-500$ is that good or bad? Im not familiar with tank prices

globaldesigns · #10 11-28-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Magma

just got off the phone with a guy who can make me a 90gal tank, 30gal sump and overflow and metal stand for 450-500$ is that good or bad? Im not familiar with tank prices

IMO, that is really good. May I suggest you ask him for some references, maybe you can see one of his builds.