What place to get rimless tank from ?

drew930 · 11/29/2012, 08:06 PM

Sorry don't know if this is right place ... But where is the best place to get rimless tanks from . I always hear of miracles and reef savvy. Looking for a 75 rimless , that will hold up. Maybe starphire if I get a good price . I got a quote from coast to coast aquariums . They said with "special there running " it would be 894 . For a 3 sided starphire . Anyone has have a place they would recommend ?

Besides like a deep blue standard 75 , which is the best bang for the buck . Reef savvy, miracles , coast to coast , glass cages , etc .

ReLPSef · 11/29/2012, 08:28 PM

GC. Don't forget to duck. I've heard stories, but never seen a bad one. Mine is built like a tank. Plus customized.

dustinc · 11/29/2012, 11:30 PM

I just ordered from Planet Aquariums and I feel the price was very reasonable and they've been great to work with. I've heard great things about their work so we will see. I would definitely check them out.

geaux xman · 11/29/2012, 11:39 PM

Thats 894 w/shipping? w/ a coast-to-coast external overflow?

I wouldnt get too caught up with trying to save 1-200 bucks from different builders. Later you'll see that the tank was the cheap part of the hobby. 5yrs from now you'll still have the tank but have gone thru $1000's ondifferent equipment and livestock.

GvineReefer · 11/29/2012, 11:45 PM

You won't be disappointed with Planet Aquariums. Excellent build quality and very good pricing. I'd recommend them to anyone!

aandfsoccr04 · 11/30/2012, 12:08 AM

Don't know what dimensions you're looking for but you might want to consider the deep blue rimless 80 gallon tank. It's a stock tank so not as expensive as custom tanks.

Reefahholic · 11/30/2012, 02:22 AM

Reef savvy tanks are beautiful!

treetopflyn · 11/30/2012, 04:51 AM

My vote goes for Reef Savvy. Felix builds an awesome tank/.

rovster · 11/30/2012, 06:34 AM

I have a reef savvy. You'll pay more, but for some it's worth it. It was an easy decision for me.....no shipping

drew930 · 11/30/2012, 08:13 PM

I was actually debating between 2 sizes. A standard 75 gallon (48x18x21), and a 100 gallon ( 60x18x21 ). Just couldn't find any stock tanks in the 100g. Shipping is another thing too. Im in ohio so Im guessing most places are 400-500 shipping. I saw that glass cages has standard shipping rates to a local pick up in your area.

Whoever I go with I might order a stand too. I could do it myself but Im usually busy so i might just buy one if the are reasonably priced.

I contacted reef savvy and they are gonna give me a quote. I will check out planet aquariums too . Anyone that has good quality tanks , would be an option for me. I like all of the tanks i have seen form each place...But i don't really like glass cages overflow box.

So really, reef savvy, glass cages, planet aquariums, coast to coast, miracles will all be an option.

Do any of you have a preference on who build better quality stands for the price ? Really either size I go with, I don't want a center brace in between the doors of stand so i have more room to work around. I want a solid, furniture grade stand too though. Thats more important.

drew930 · 11/30/2012, 08:14 PM

That was before shipping. Then I asked for a quote with a stand and he later stated that total with a stand and crate shipping would be over $3000 !

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Originally Posted by geaux xman

Thats 894 w/shipping? w/ a coast-to-coast external overflow?

I wouldnt get too caught up with trying to save 1-200 bucks from different builders. Later you'll see that the tank was the cheap part of the hobby. 5yrs from now you'll still have the tank but have gone thru $1000's ondifferent equipment and livestock.

ohioreefer · 12/07/2012, 08:51 PM

I'm In ohio also looking for a rimless around 100 gallons been looking at Great Lakes out of Michigan but don't like the fact the have a black rim on the bottom but price is right and seem great to deal with but have never seen there tanks in person

DaveG99 · 12/07/2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dustinc

I just ordered from Planet Aquariums and I feel the price was very reasonable and they've been great to work with. I've heard great things about their work so we will see. I would definitely check them out.

Planet aquariums are one of the best builders anywhere. Both guys have been building tanksfor 20 years. They used to work for oceanic back in the day. And their prices are low. I jave been to their facility a few times for club meetings. I love their PVC bottoms on their tanks.

Dseg · 12/07/2012, 09:08 PM

Reef Savvy is the best imo

11/29/2012, 08:06 PM	#1
drew930 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 1,333	What place to get rimless tank from ? Sorry don't know if this is right place ... But where is the best place to get rimless tanks from . I always hear of miracles and reef savvy. Looking for a 75 rimless , that will hold up. Maybe starphire if I get a good price . I got a quote from coast to coast aquariums . They said with "special there running " it would be 894 . For a 3 sided starphire . Anyone has have a place they would recommend ? Besides like a deep blue standard 75 , which is the best bang for the buck . Reef savvy, miracles , coast to coast , glass cages , etc .

11/29/2012, 11:30 PM	#3
dustinc Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 1,096	I just ordered from Planet Aquariums and I feel the price was very reasonable and they've been great to work with. I've heard great things about their work so we will see. I would definitely check them out. __________________ You might be too strong to surrender boy, but you're far too frail to fight! Current Tank Info: 120 Planet

11/29/2012, 11:39 PM	#4
geaux xman Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 3,279	Thats 894 w/shipping? w/ a coast-to-coast external overflow? I wouldnt get too caught up with trying to save 1-200 bucks from different builders. Later you'll see that the tank was the cheap part of the hobby. 5yrs from now you'll still have the tank but have gone thru $1000's ondifferent equipment and livestock. __________________ - Miracles 180g 60x30x23" rimless FOWLR - Youtube video: Miracles 180g March 2013

11/29/2012, 11:45 PM	#5
GvineReefer Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 175	You won't be disappointed with Planet Aquariums. Excellent build quality and very good pricing. I'd recommend them to anyone! __________________ GvineReefer Current Tank Info: 120-gal tank/sump from Planet Aquarium, 2xMP40W ES, Apex Lite, Reef Octopus XP2000SSS, NextReef SMR1 bio-pellet reactor, BRS carbon reactor, Mag7 for manifold, QuietOne 5000 return, Bubble Magus doser, 48" TEK 8-bulb T5's, DJ Power Switch

11/30/2012, 12:08 AM	#6
aandfsoccr04 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,561	Don't know what dimensions you're looking for but you might want to consider the deep blue rimless 80 gallon tank. It's a stock tank so not as expensive as custom tanks. __________________ 120 gallon mixed reef

11/29/2012, 08:28 PM	#2
ReLPSef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 169	GC. Don't forget to duck. I've heard stories, but never seen a bad one. Mine is built like a tank. Plus customized.

11/30/2012, 02:22 AM	#7
Reefahholic Moved On Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 3,974	Reef savvy tanks are beautiful!

11/30/2012, 04:51 AM	#8
treetopflyn Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 1,580	My vote goes for Reef Savvy. Felix builds an awesome tank/. __________________ 105 Gallon Reef Savvy (48"x 24"X 21") Glass Holes overflow, 29G sump, Mag 12 return, Reef Octopus 150, 2- Jebo WP-25s, Phosoban reactor, 2 Ai Sol Blue's controlled by Reef Angle Controller.

11/30/2012, 06:34 AM	#9
rovster Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,518	I have a reef savvy. You'll pay more, but for some it's worth it. It was an easy decision for me.....no shipping

11/30/2012, 08:13 PM	#10
drew930 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 1,333	I was actually debating between 2 sizes. A standard 75 gallon (48x18x21), and a 100 gallon ( 60x18x21 ). Just couldn't find any stock tanks in the 100g. Shipping is another thing too. Im in ohio so Im guessing most places are 400-500 shipping. I saw that glass cages has standard shipping rates to a local pick up in your area. Whoever I go with I might order a stand too. I could do it myself but Im usually busy so i might just buy one if the are reasonably priced. I contacted reef savvy and they are gonna give me a quote. I will check out planet aquariums too . Anyone that has good quality tanks , would be an option for me. I like all of the tanks i have seen form each place...But i don't really like glass cages overflow box. So really, reef savvy, glass cages, planet aquariums, coast to coast, miracles will all be an option. Do any of you have a preference on who build better quality stands for the price ? Really either size I go with, I don't want a center brace in between the doors of stand so i have more room to work around. I want a solid, furniture grade stand too though. Thats more important.

12/07/2012, 08:51 PM	#12
ohioreefer Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 51	I'm In ohio also looking for a rimless around 100 gallons been looking at Great Lakes out of Michigan but don't like the fact the have a black rim on the bottom but price is right and seem great to deal with but have never seen there tanks in person

12/07/2012, 09:08 PM	#14
Dseg Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 354	Reef Savvy is the best imo __________________ 180 Gallon Mixed Reef