Purchasing New acrylic tank

newfubar · 05/12/2011, 05:28 PM

in the process of acquiring quotes for a 140 gallon, 3/4" acrylic tank. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Custom size.

cmc5dc · 05/12/2011, 05:33 PM

I have a clear for life and have been pleased with. Next tank will have rounded corners so that it will be easier to clean.

gveng · 05/12/2011, 05:43 PM

48"x30"x24" ~149.61 gallons

just be careful with scratches...

tkeracer619 · 05/12/2011, 05:44 PM

Round corners don't make it easier to clean but they do block out a few inches of viewable space vs just a seam.

Newfubar, welcome to the forums. Where are you located?

Quote:

Originally Posted by gveng

48"x30"x24" ~149.61 gallons

just be careful with scratches...

^^this

jimmy n · 05/12/2011, 05:50 PM

From personal experience.....

Acrylic.... Very clear, insanely light. Early love, and late hate. Scratches are permanent, unless you have infinite patience.

Glass.....Insanely heavy. Starphire is clear. More expensive. No scratches unless you are careless.

Bottom line: If you are at your end game, ie. never moving: go glass. If you are still at a stepping stone, and may move, go acrylic..

JMO

cmc5dc · 05/12/2011, 11:48 PM

I speak from experience, cleaning coraline algae is easily removed from rounded corners than edges

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeracer619

Round corners don't make it easier to clean but they do block out a few inches of viewable space vs just a seam.

Newfubar, welcome to the forums. Where are you located?

^^this

newfubar · 05/13/2011, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeracer619

Round corners don't make it easier to clean but they do block out a few inches of viewable space vs just a seam.

Newfubar, welcome to the forums. Where are you located?

^^this

In Ft Lauderdale. Thanks for all the replies, but was seeking advice on acrylic manufacturer recommendations. I am currently considering ******* (can't mention name here) or Midwest. Additionally, I noticed numerous recommendations for envision (I think that was the name - the guy out of oregon) from a thread around here somewhere.

Bluecheese · 05/13/2011, 03:41 PM

Envision is the best. James will make the best tank for you. It will be costume made and built to last. No hesitation! All his tanks are a piece of art!

Faye · 05/13/2011, 04:52 PM

Go with John at advance acrylic. Customer service is A+, finished product is pretty awsome/beautiful, tanks are made like a brick, and he is reasonably priced. He's also a really nice guy. You won't regret going with him. I have a tank ordered and he says he is going to ship out next week. If you want me to take pics when I receive it if you don't mind waiting to make your order I will send you pics. This is my second tank from him. I also have his number if you are interested.

campos · 05/13/2011, 05:19 PM

How is TRUVU? I know they've been around forever, that must say something

Rouselb · 05/13/2011, 06:01 PM

Stay away from T-e-n-e-c-o-r, you would not believe the hassle i have endured to get a simple tank. Check with some LFS to see who/where they get custom tanks. Might be able to get a better deal locally.

05/12/2011, 05:28 PM	#1
newfubar Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ft Lauderdale Posts: 57	Purchasing New acrylic tank in the process of acquiring quotes for a 140 gallon, 3/4" acrylic tank. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Custom size.

05/13/2011, 03:41 PM	#8
Bluecheese Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 51	Envision is the best. James will make the best tank for you. It will be costume made and built to last. No hesitation! All his tanks are a piece of art! __________________ You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) Current Tank Info: 150 Acr? under development (w/75 G sump w/150 lbs LR) 70 acrylic Gal w/120lbs LR. Lots of Zoos (15 different), Shrooms (5 dif), Xenia (2 dif ), 14 SPS

05/13/2011, 06:01 PM	#11
Rouselb Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Detroit Michigan Posts: 1,238	Stay away from T-e-n-e-c-o-r, you would not believe the hassle i have endured to get a simple tank. Check with some LFS to see who/where they get custom tanks. Might be able to get a better deal locally. __________________ Larry Current Tank Info: 425g Mixed Reef, (6) Orphek LED mods, (4) MP60s, (2) Bubble King SM250 Skimmer, LMIII for Dose & ATO

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05/12/2011, 05:33 PM	#2
cmc5dc Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Central California Posts: 351	I have a clear for life and have been pleased with. Next tank will have rounded corners so that it will be easier to clean.

05/12/2011, 05:43 PM	#3
gveng Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Downey, CA Posts: 2,385	48"x30"x24" ~149.61 gallons just be careful with scratches...

05/12/2011, 05:50 PM	#5
jimmy n Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,256	From personal experience..... Acrylic.... Very clear, insanely light. Early love, and late hate. Scratches are permanent, unless you have infinite patience. Glass.....Insanely heavy. Starphire is clear. More expensive. No scratches unless you are careless. Bottom line: If you are at your end game, ie. never moving: go glass. If you are still at a stepping stone, and may move, go acrylic.. JMO

05/13/2011, 04:52 PM	#9
Faye Moved On Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA Posts: 411	Go with John at advance acrylic. Customer service is A+, finished product is pretty awsome/beautiful, tanks are made like a brick, and he is reasonably priced. He's also a really nice guy. You won't regret going with him. I have a tank ordered and he says he is going to ship out next week. If you want me to take pics when I receive it if you don't mind waiting to make your order I will send you pics. This is my second tank from him. I also have his number if you are interested.

05/13/2011, 05:19 PM	#10
campos Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay Area/San Ramon Posts: 546	How is TRUVU? I know they've been around forever, that must say something