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Unread 02/28/2006, 12:45 PM   #1
jda
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Where to get a large acrylic tank made?

I know about ATM. I am looking for some others.

It will be about 16' long, 4' deep and 3' tall.

ATM will use steel instead of eurobracing. Will anybody else do this?


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Unread 02/28/2006, 02:23 PM   #2
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Interesting size....... What are they quoting you with steel? Access on something that size is important, and an open top look is always cool on a giant tank.


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Unread 02/28/2006, 07:31 PM   #3
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glasscages.com

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i hear they make both glass and acrylic tanks custom


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Unread 02/28/2006, 09:59 PM   #4
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After enough locals have been burned and disappointed by GC on custom stuff, I would rather leave the hobby than get anything of theirs. I mean that too.


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Unread 02/28/2006, 10:46 PM   #5
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This is not the first time I have come across the company name ATM. What does it stand for and where are they out of? I would like to look them up.


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Unread 03/01/2006, 12:05 AM   #6
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Acrylic Tank Manufacturing

Based in Las Vegas, NV

www.acrylicaquariums.com


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Unread 03/01/2006, 12:23 AM   #7
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THere are lots of companies. One of the best is Envisions run by Acrylics here on RC http://www.envisionacrylics.com Inovative Aquarium Products (IAP) Tricon, and a few others that I can't think of at the moment.

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Unread 03/01/2006, 08:04 PM   #8
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I agree with kim I spoke to jason the other day from Envision. He call me with my request the next day. I also have been dealing with Ron at www.tenecor.com Envision cost more but I believe that it is build better. good look


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Unread 03/01/2006, 09:18 PM   #9
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I bought a custom tank from ATM last summer.

The tank (72x24x30) and built in overflow are just about perfect.

The plumbing underneath the cabinet left alot to be desired. I have changed most of it to make it much more maintenance friendly and increase water flow (and I have a few more "upgrade projects" planned). The skimmer and UV filter they installed were crap, completely undersized for a 250 gallon tank.

The canopy and stand is just OK at best. Their cabinet maker needs to go back to painting/staining 101.

I don't really want to flame them, but their customer service skills are lacking. I dealt with one of the co-owners directly. Many times I felt he could care less if I spent my money with them or not, until I threatened to cancel the order.

If you are just looking for a tank, then I would recommend them.

If you are looking for a complete system (like we bought) then I would take your business elsewhere.

Good Luck!


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