Looking for good Aquarium building companies

Beefy_Reefy · 01/24/2012, 07:36 PM

I've been looking into aquariums at local fish stores. So far LeMar seems to be my best option. Are there any other companies that make custom sizes for decent price? Specs I want are 60x24x24 OR 72x24x24 Stand and Canopy. If you know any other good companies (preferibly American) that can make this please let me know name so I can look into it. * tank is for Coral, must be glass (starfire?)
Thank you.
Beefy_Reefy

7 hills reefer · 01/24/2012, 07:42 PM

I have a 245 72x30x26 being built at Great Lakes Aquariums. I have heard good things about their quality and their prices are reasonable. I opted for starphire glass front and sides. Give them a call they are very friendly and personable with as many questions as you have. Hoping to pick mine up sunday.
Best of luck,
Brian

Beefy_Reefy · 01/24/2012, 07:47 PM

Thank you I'll look into it. I'm in Arizona. Not sure if there are any local Aquarium Manufacturers here.
7_Hills do you mind telling me how much it's costing you? Can msg me if you'd prefer! Thanks

7 hills reefer · 01/24/2012, 08:00 PM

here is their price list http://www.greatlakesaquariums.com/D...m-Options2.pdf check out there website it is full of information

7 hills reefer · 01/24/2012, 08:03 PM

I'm sure there has to be a good manufacturer closer to you. it probably would not hurt calling them and asking them if they have heard of anyone closer to you.

James404 · 01/24/2012, 09:35 PM

I went with Reef Savvy for my build and couldn't be happier. I highly recommend them. You can also check out Miracles.

mguiling · 01/24/2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 7 hills reefer

here is their price list http://www.greatlakesaquariums.com/D...m-Options2.pdf check out there website it is full of information

Wow! Those prices are less than you would pay for a standard aquarium online.

k.tran · 01/24/2012, 09:54 PM

If you have a chance to go with Leemar then do it. Their tanks are amazing

7 hills reefer · 01/24/2012, 11:46 PM

I think the reason for the lower pricing is due to less people being involved that need to make money. That price is to pick it up at there showroom/build facility. There is no shipping to a wholesaler who then ships it to a reseller, where along the way the tank doubles in price from everyone getting the cut. If you want stuff cheaper cut out the middle men and try to get it from the manufacturer. I would assume they all get there glass from the same suppliers it is just build quality that comes into play.
Hope this helps,
Brian

Beefy_Reefy · 01/28/2012, 12:01 AM

I went with a Leemar 60x24x24 150g. Ebony Oak, 32" stand, 9" canopy for a couple Radions. Hope it's enough light. It's going to be perdy! Thanks for suggestions, I looked into quite a few other companies and this fits my needs the best. Can't wait!

7 hills reefer · 01/28/2012, 12:10 AM

congrats glad you found one. will be ordering my radion's soon too. picking my tank up sunday. good luck with the build

OregonReefer · 01/28/2012, 05:13 AM

I'm sorry if I'm wrong here but...

Any one else think this looks like product shilling?

7 hills reefer · 01/28/2012, 09:26 AM

Product shilling?

cbm369 · 01/28/2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 7 hills reefer

Product shilling?

I think he means self promoting, or promoting a supplier. Guess he thinks the guy works for the place where he bought the tank and only started the thread to promote the brand.....

Beefy_Reefy · 01/28/2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonReefer

I'm sorry if I'm wrong here but...

Any one else think this looks like product shilling?

Yeah you're wrong.

01/24/2012, 07:36 PM	#1
Beefy_Reefy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 421	Looking for good Aquarium building companies I've been looking into aquariums at local fish stores. So far LeMar seems to be my best option. Are there any other companies that make custom sizes for decent price? Specs I want are 60x24x24 OR 72x24x24 Stand and Canopy. If you know any other good companies (preferibly American) that can make this please let me know name so I can look into it. * tank is for Coral, must be glass (starfire?) Thank you. Beefy_Reefy Last edited by Beefy_Reefy; 01/24/2012 at 07:46 PM.

01/24/2012, 09:35 PM	#6
James404 I <3 Acros Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,523	I went with Reef Savvy for my build and couldn't be happier. I highly recommend them. You can also check out Miracles. __________________ 80g Deep Blue Rimless - http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2651295 225g Reef Savvy SPS Dominant - Retired http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1945361

01/28/2012, 05:13 AM	#12
OregonReefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 629	I'm sorry if I'm wrong here but... Any one else think this looks like product shilling? __________________ 120g drilled, 30G sump, 20g Fuge, RO NWB200 Skimmer, Glass Holes Overflow, mag 12.0 return, Reeflo Dart closed loop, 6-bulb Sunlight Tek

01/24/2012, 07:42 PM	#2
7 hills reefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Seven Hills, OH Posts: 64	I have a 245 72x30x26 being built at Great Lakes Aquariums. I have heard good things about their quality and their prices are reasonable. I opted for starphire glass front and sides. Give them a call they are very friendly and personable with as many questions as you have. Hoping to pick mine up sunday. Best of luck, Brian

01/24/2012, 07:47 PM	#3
Beefy_Reefy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 421	Thank you I'll look into it. I'm in Arizona. Not sure if there are any local Aquarium Manufacturers here. 7_Hills do you mind telling me how much it's costing you? Can msg me if you'd prefer! Thanks

01/24/2012, 08:00 PM	#4
7 hills reefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Seven Hills, OH Posts: 64	here is their price list http://www.greatlakesaquariums.com/D...m-Options2.pdf check out there website it is full of information

01/24/2012, 08:03 PM	#5
7 hills reefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Seven Hills, OH Posts: 64	I'm sure there has to be a good manufacturer closer to you. it probably would not hurt calling them and asking them if they have heard of anyone closer to you.

01/24/2012, 09:54 PM	#8
k.tran Un-Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Posts: 1,227	If you have a chance to go with Leemar then do it. Their tanks are amazing

01/24/2012, 11:46 PM	#9
7 hills reefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Seven Hills, OH Posts: 64	I think the reason for the lower pricing is due to less people being involved that need to make money. That price is to pick it up at there showroom/build facility. There is no shipping to a wholesaler who then ships it to a reseller, where along the way the tank doubles in price from everyone getting the cut. If you want stuff cheaper cut out the middle men and try to get it from the manufacturer. I would assume they all get there glass from the same suppliers it is just build quality that comes into play. Hope this helps, Brian

01/28/2012, 12:01 AM	#10
Beefy_Reefy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 421	I went with a Leemar 60x24x24 150g. Ebony Oak, 32" stand, 9" canopy for a couple Radions. Hope it's enough light. It's going to be perdy! Thanks for suggestions, I looked into quite a few other companies and this fits my needs the best. Can't wait!

01/28/2012, 12:10 AM	#11
7 hills reefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Seven Hills, OH Posts: 64	congrats glad you found one. will be ordering my radion's soon too. picking my tank up sunday. good luck with the build

01/28/2012, 09:26 AM	#13
7 hills reefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Seven Hills, OH Posts: 64	Product shilling?