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deansreef
07/08/2006, 07:10 AM
looking to have one built and looking for suggestions.

Thanks
SunnyX
07/08/2006, 07:25 AM
http://www.miraclesaquariums.com/

That is where I got mine. Talk to Derek and tell him Sunny sent you . :thumbsup:
n1ack
07/08/2006, 07:27 AM
Eh, try and find somebody close (were you could pick it up).

Anything out of state for you, especially with that size tank, is going to be bad, shipping will be costly.

Also, are you going glass or acrylic?
deansreef
07/08/2006, 07:33 AM
Sunny,

shipping is probably very expense, right?
SunnyX
07/08/2006, 08:46 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7702411#post7702411 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by deansreef
Sunny,

shipping is probably very expense, right?

It will most likely run you $200-300 for shipping alone, but the workmenship is second to none.
jwedehase
07/08/2006, 08:49 AM
I recently got a quote on a 48x28x24 from them. 3-side starphire, special drillings for closed loop, black silicone and completely braceless up top (just glass edges, no euro-brace, no trim), and it was very surprisingly inexpensive, all things considered. However, I didn't get a shipping cost.

A club member had a 7'x4'x2' built by the same people, and he mentioned shipping was about the same cost as the tank, to central CA. A big rig showed up at his door.
p4ck37p1mp
07/08/2006, 08:58 AM
Close to you is MRC (north georgia) if you want acrylic, check their website. Probably where I'm getting my next tank, as soon as I think the wife won't kill me in my sleep if I get it. ;)

http://www.myreefcreations.com
deansreef
07/08/2006, 09:32 AM
thanks,

1800.00 for a 48x48x24 seems a bit expensive!!
p4ck37p1mp
07/08/2006, 09:52 AM
its acrylic, always a little more. ;)
BreadmanMike
07/08/2006, 10:49 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7702829#post7702829 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by deansreef
thanks,

1800.00 for a 48x48x24 seems a bit expensive!!

Miracles will cost more then that. You might want to call glasscages! :)
bad coffee
07/08/2006, 11:46 AM
glass cages is in TN. they'll also deliver it to one of their shows for really cheap. I pick up my 58 tomorrow, and the shipping to NYC was $50.

B
Hop
07/08/2006, 11:59 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=7702829#post7702829 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by deansreef
thanks,

1800.00 for a 48x48x24 seems a bit expensive!!

LOL. It's still less than half what I paid for my tank before the $700 in shipping... My word, if I could do it all over again:)
sabodish
07/08/2006, 12:02 PM
dean..i have been shopping the same tank...i have quotes over the last three months ranging from 4k for acrylic to a little more than a grand from glass cages...maybe we can get a deal if we buy 2 at once!
-mike
deansreef
07/08/2006, 12:06 PM
Mike

sounds good to me 2 for a better price than one...who do you have in mind for building and delivering the tank?? Since we are in close proximaty to each other the tanks can be delivered to one place!!

Dean
sabodish
07/08/2006, 08:14 PM
dean..i was thinking of either glass cages or bow valley (old interamerican) if i went with glass. glass cages has a show here in raleigh on spet 9 and they can deliver the tanks there for pickup at a reduced rate.

if i went acrylic, i might go with myreef, hes alot closer to us than ony other places ive looked at and his prices were much better.

how soon are you looking to order?
deansreef
07/09/2006, 06:33 AM
Mike,

I am ready to order as soon as you are...
sabodish
07/09/2006, 07:08 AM
dean, ill give class cages a call and see what the price is. im thinking of going with starphire on 3 sides do you want that as well?
ryannat1
07/10/2006, 01:46 AM
I would go with Envision Acrylics. No one makes a better acrylic tank! Heres the link.

www.envisionacrylics.com
deansreef
07/10/2006, 04:38 AM
starfire sounds good
sabodish
07/10/2006, 05:58 AM
ryan..i talked to james about the tank, and i believe his quote was around $2500...im still unsure if im going glass or acrylic, i want to get as many quotes in as i can before i decide.

dean..i emailed glass cages with a description of the tanks. i didnt know quantity and location of where you wanted holes drilled, but from the detail i gave regarding my tank, im sure we can make an educated guess. i also inquired about a discount if we oredered 2 at once. the only difference between my tank and yours, is i requested it be 30" tall instead of 24". hopefully ill hear something today.

-mike
ryannat1
07/10/2006, 11:18 AM
Just remember dont go cheap on the tank. All or your equipment and livestock will be worth 4 times as much. Later Ryan
Laakmann
07/10/2006, 12:09 PM
just a thought, if your going with a tank with that much width I think 30in tall would look 3 times as good unless you had a stand that put the tank at eye level
sabodish
07/10/2006, 02:17 PM
my tank will be 30" tall ...dean wanted 24" tall.

ryan, i am quite familiar with the cost of other items. i just took down my custom 360 gallon in may....thanks for the info though.
ryannat1
07/10/2006, 03:29 PM
Yeah I figured you did its just ive seen alot of people go cheap with a tank and have something go wrong with it and really regret it. Later Ryan
servicky
07/23/2006, 07:48 PM
Well i am wanting a starphire tank as well at least 3 sides and the euro brace... lets do a group buy from miracle in tx... there said to be one of the best then there is AO. there good also.. I need a 60Lx30Dx24T let me know if you have any other manufactors...

Chris
916-281-1333
all this pain for a damn glass tank.... OMG....
Project Reef
07/23/2006, 08:12 PM
I've gotten a few tanks now from Will at Aquarium Obsessed, excellent quality each time. If you're going for starfire glass, I'd recommend him.
servicky
07/31/2006, 10:41 PM
you are correct i think i am going to stick with him or elos im not sure shipping is what i have a problem with... i aint payin double for a tank....