Thinking about getting back into the hobby with a new frameless tank purchase.....

nanoguy · 04/17/2007, 01:09 AM

I've been out of the hobby for close to 2 years now and I'm seriously considering about getting back into the game. I've noticed that more tank builders are finally doing the "frameless" tanks. I was thinking about selling my 130 gallon plexi cube and purchasing a nice frameless glass tank (48"X36"X24"). Anyone have any idea how much one of these guys will set me back? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

BigBadBlenny · 04/17/2007, 01:13 AM

any relation to nanogurl?

drummereef · 04/17/2007, 01:16 AM

You'll definitely pay for it, but price is in they eye of the beholder. Go to http://www.aquariumobsessed.com/ and check out their tanks. They have some general pricing on their 'Blue Series' packages. Individual tank pricing in their online store.

nanoguy · 04/17/2007, 12:51 PM

Thanks for the link drummer. I'm guessing that they will cost a bit more then a eurobraced tank simply because of the thicker glass that will be used to construct a frameless. The only problem I see with ordering a tank from Aquarium Obsessed is the cost of shipping. I'm located in Cali and they are in NY. I will probably have to contact Leemar or Aquarium Environments for a price.

hahnmeister · 04/17/2007, 01:50 PM

I made my own 48x30x20"h tank with starphire... cost me about $500-600. Miracles wanted about 2x that for a smaller tank.

Glass Cages

Aquarium Obsessed

Miracles in Glass

Those are the top 3 for custom tanks.

Otherwise, ELOS also makes a 48x30x20"h 120XL tank as part of its stock line... you might consider it.

kingnai · 04/17/2007, 02:59 PM

how do yo make a tank?

hahnmeister · 04/17/2007, 06:53 PM

plate glass and silicone... or in the case of acrylic, cast acrylic sheet, a router table, and weldon-4.

04/17/2007, 01:09 AM	#1
nanoguy OG Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 1,897	Thinking about getting back into the hobby with a new frameless tank purchase..... I've been out of the hobby for close to 2 years now and I'm seriously considering about getting back into the game. I've noticed that more tank builders are finally doing the "frameless" tanks. I was thinking about selling my 130 gallon plexi cube and purchasing a nice frameless glass tank (48"X36"X24"). Anyone have any idea how much one of these guys will set me back? Any info would be greatly appreciated. __________________ - JC

04/17/2007, 01:16 AM	#3
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	You'll definitely pay for it, but price is in they eye of the beholder. Go to http://www.aquariumobsessed.com/ and check out their tanks. They have some general pricing on their 'Blue Series' packages. Individual tank pricing in their online store. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

04/17/2007, 12:51 PM	#4
nanoguy OG Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 1,897	Thanks for the link drummer. I'm guessing that they will cost a bit more then a eurobraced tank simply because of the thicker glass that will be used to construct a frameless. The only problem I see with ordering a tank from Aquarium Obsessed is the cost of shipping. I'm located in Cali and they are in NY. I will probably have to contact Leemar or Aquarium Environments for a price. __________________ - JC

04/17/2007, 02:59 PM	#6
kingnai Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dunnellon, FL Posts: 1,464	how do yo make a tank? __________________ Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man of value. Children will not remember you for the material things you provided but for the feeling that you cherished them. Current Tank Info: 92 AGA Corner

04/17/2007, 01:13 AM	#2
BigBadBlenny Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Thunder Bay On Canada Posts: 598	any relation to nanogurl?

04/17/2007, 01:50 PM	#5
hahnmeister Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brew City, WI Posts: 10,156	I made my own 48x30x20"h tank with starphire... cost me about $500-600. Miracles wanted about 2x that for a smaller tank. Glass Cages Aquarium Obsessed Miracles in Glass Those are the top 3 for custom tanks. Otherwise, ELOS also makes a 48x30x20"h 120XL tank as part of its stock line... you might consider it.

04/17/2007, 06:53 PM	#7
hahnmeister Moved On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brew City, WI Posts: 10,156	plate glass and silicone... or in the case of acrylic, cast acrylic sheet, a router table, and weldon-4.