custom tank pricing

Allmost · 10/19/2012, 12:21 PM

Hello,
anyone have a guide on the glass thickness needed for different tank dimensions ?

Im designing a new large tank (400 + G) and emailing the manufacturer, I see the price changes dramatically when I change size by a couple of inch ... [I am guessing cause they can use a thinner glass for it] so was wondering if anyone has a guide I can use to find the best fit dimension for the place and my pocket ? I think the manufacturer is getting mad at me asking for 10 different quotes daily :P

thank you, and if not okay to discuss prices, let me know.

Acronic · 10/19/2012, 01:35 PM

your crazy, I think it would be more cost effective to try and squeeze as many cuts into a single pane of glass. I dont know, what is the normal size of a glass pane 4x8?

I think you should just give me the overstock from your 200g and save yourself the trouble

Loserland · 10/19/2012, 03:06 PM

I just priced a 96 X 36 X 30 tank.

Went with .75 glass over acrylic. Weight was with in 150 pounds becaused thinner glass could be used.

3 sided Starfire was 2/3 the cost of acrylic.

10/19/2012, 12:21 PM	#1
Allmost Moved On Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: canada, toronto Posts: 8,161	custom tank pricing Hello, anyone have a guide on the glass thickness needed for different tank dimensions ? Im designing a new large tank (400 + G) and emailing the manufacturer, I see the price changes dramatically when I change size by a couple of inch ... [I am guessing cause they can use a thinner glass for it] so was wondering if anyone has a guide I can use to find the best fit dimension for the place and my pocket ? I think the manufacturer is getting mad at me asking for 10 different quotes daily :P thank you, and if not okay to discuss prices, let me know.

10/19/2012, 01:35 PM	#2
Acronic The Fifth Master Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,813	your crazy, I think it would be more cost effective to try and squeeze as many cuts into a single pane of glass. I dont know, what is the normal size of a glass pane 4x8? I think you should just give me the overstock from your 200g and save yourself the trouble __________________ Kevin I have lost all concept of reality and live in an SPS world now.

10/19/2012, 03:06 PM	#3
Loserland Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 274	I just priced a 96 X 36 X 30 tank. Went with .75 glass over acrylic. Weight was with in 150 pounds becaused thinner glass could be used. 3 sided Starfire was 2/3 the cost of acrylic. __________________ If you don't want to spend $20,000 don't go into the Large Reef Tank Section! A 300DD Tank is all you really need trust me! You can call me John if you feel bad about calling me loser. Current Tank Info: Go big or don't go!