Non-custom rimless aquairums 90g + (do they exist?)

Logzor · 01/02/2010, 03:08 PM

I want a rimless aquarium for my next build, ideally a 120g rimless. I noticed that oceanic makes a new rimless series but it is only around 50 gallons.

Most of the custom tank builders are far away and the shipping would be extremely expensive. Are they any builders that would typically ship to a LFS that build larger rimless aquariums (marineland, oceanic, aga, etc)?

L98-Z · 01/02/2010, 03:35 PM

Glasscages makes some larger than that, if you trust them.

OrrG · 01/02/2010, 04:28 PM

I'm looking into a tank from Miracles this spring and called them to get a quote and they deal with my LFS, Salty Critter, directly. There was no extra shipping charge to ship it to the store. Call up your LFS and ask if they deal with any custom builders and then go from there

It does suck that Oceanic doesn't make any larger rimless tanks. There Tech Series are nice though.

FranktheTankTx · 01/02/2010, 07:41 PM

Funny - I assure you there are shipping charges. They're just masked into the price they gave you. No one is going to ship a tank for free. Ha!

I believe you're going to need most 100+ gallon rimless tanks to be custom built. You're looking at $2k or more for rimless tanks & stands depending on what exact dimensions you are looking for.

Glasscages recently sent me a quote for a 125g rimless (3/4" glass thickness) starphire front for $1,140 w/ black silicone. Stand was another $425 - unstained/unfinished. Shipping would run about $125. Total $1,690 + tax. Then you're getting a tank from a company that gets a lot of mixed reviews all over saltwater hobby forums.

But that gives you an idea at what you're looking at.

EDIT: I forgot to add, if you're looking for a deal - Check out the Elos USA sponsor forum here on RC. They have a custom 120g rimless for the sale price of $3,700 & a custom 200g for the sale price of $7,700. These prices are ONLY for the tank!

Logzor · 01/02/2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrG

I'm looking into a tank from Miracles this spring and called them to get a quote and they deal with my LFS, Salty Critter, directly. There was no extra shipping charge to ship it to the store. Call up your LFS and ask if they deal with any custom builders and then go from there

It does suck that Oceanic doesn't make any larger rimless tanks. There Tech Series are nice though.

I am up in Cleveland 4-5 times a year, swinging over to Salty and back down to Cincy is do-able. I am guessing if Miracles does enough business with Salty they could swing a better deal on shipping. Usually the shipping and crating fee on a tank is over $400. Thanks for the info I might hit them up.

moondoggy4 · 01/02/2010, 10:26 PM

CAD makes a 50 gallon rimless with a black walnut stand for 550.

elosusa · 01/03/2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by FranktheTankTx

Funny - I assure you there are shipping charges. They're just masked into the price they gave you. No one is going to ship a tank for free. Ha!

I believe you're going to need most 100+ gallon rimless tanks to be custom built. You're looking at $2k or more for rimless tanks & stands depending on what exact dimensions you are looking for.

Glasscages recently sent me a quote for a 125g rimless (3/4" glass thickness) starphire front for $1,140 w/ black silicone. Stand was another $425 - unstained/unfinished. Shipping would run about $125. Total $1,690 + tax. Then you're getting a tank from a company that gets a lot of mixed reviews all over saltwater hobby forums.

But that gives you an idea at what you're looking at.

EDIT: I forgot to add, if you're looking for a deal - Check out the Elos USA sponsor forum here on RC. They have a custom 120g rimless for the sale price of $3,700 & a custom 200g for the sale price of $7,700. These prices are ONLY for the tank!

Man your killing us on those two custom aquariums

You are right about the shipping, somebody has to pay it and shipping glass goes a higher class of freight and is not cheap. I believe some of the larger production aquariums have their own trucks in some areas, so they could likely avoid those shipping charges but I am not sure you want to go with them for a rimless aquarium, check their warranty and reviews carefully, as frank suggested.
We make a standard 90gal rimless, all sides in "crystal clear" glass and it is 1600.00
Stand is 675.00 for that size. Hope that helps.

FranktheTankTx · 01/03/2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by elosusa

Man your killing us on those two custom aquariums

You are right about the shipping, somebody has to pay it and shipping glass goes a higher class of freight and is not cheap. I believe some of the larger production aquariums have their own trucks in some areas, so they could likely avoid those shipping charges but I am not sure you want to go with them for a rimless aquarium, check their warranty and reviews carefully, as frank suggested.
We make a standard 90gal rimless, all sides in "crystal clear" glass and it is 1600.00
Stand is 675.00 for that size. Hope that helps.

I'm sorry, Jesse. I just couldn't believe it when I saw it a couple weeks ago. The folks that can afford those tanks live in a different lifestyle than I do. You're not alone, as I could not believe the quotes I was receiving on ~125g rimless tank designs & stand/canopy set ups. It was crazy!

Then I fell into this deal for $800 total. Brand new custom 115g Ocean View w/ custom stand & 12" canopy ready to be finished/painted. I couldn't pass it up!!

01/02/2010, 03:08 PM	#1
Logzor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kenwood, Ohio Posts: 4,073	Non-custom rimless aquairums 90g + (do they exist?) I want a rimless aquarium for my next build, ideally a 120g rimless. I noticed that oceanic makes a new rimless series but it is only around 50 gallons. Most of the custom tank builders are far away and the shipping would be extremely expensive. Are they any builders that would typically ship to a LFS that build larger rimless aquariums (marineland, oceanic, aga, etc)?

01/02/2010, 07:41 PM	#4
FranktheTankTx Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 2,306	Funny - I assure you there are shipping charges. They're just masked into the price they gave you. No one is going to ship a tank for free. Ha! I believe you're going to need most 100+ gallon rimless tanks to be custom built. You're looking at $2k or more for rimless tanks & stands depending on what exact dimensions you are looking for. Glasscages recently sent me a quote for a 125g rimless (3/4" glass thickness) starphire front for $1,140 w/ black silicone. Stand was another $425 - unstained/unfinished. Shipping would run about $125. Total $1,690 + tax. Then you're getting a tank from a company that gets a lot of mixed reviews all over saltwater hobby forums. But that gives you an idea at what you're looking at. EDIT: I forgot to add, if you're looking for a deal - Check out the Elos USA sponsor forum here on RC. They have a custom 120g rimless for the sale price of $3,700 & a custom 200g for the sale price of $7,700. These prices are ONLY for the tank! __________________ Frank the Tank "What, I thought we were in the trust tree... in the nest? Are we not?" Current Tank Info: Custom Rimless 60g (30.5"x24.5"x18.5") Last edited by FranktheTankTx; 01/02/2010 at 07:47 PM.

01/02/2010, 03:35 PM	#2
L98-Z Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Warner Robins, Georgia Posts: 1,230	Glasscages makes some larger than that, if you trust them.

01/02/2010, 04:28 PM	#3
OrrG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Ridgeville, OH Posts: 476	I'm looking into a tank from Miracles this spring and called them to get a quote and they deal with my LFS, Salty Critter, directly. There was no extra shipping charge to ship it to the store. Call up your LFS and ask if they deal with any custom builders and then go from there It does suck that Oceanic doesn't make any larger rimless tanks. There Tech Series are nice though.

01/02/2010, 10:26 PM	#6
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	CAD makes a 50 gallon rimless with a black walnut stand for 550.