Custom Made Aquariums

byee · 04/10/2013, 10:42 AM

I'm looking for a custom build cube reef ready aquarium - 28" x 28" x 28" - 95gal

Marineland makes one which is 24"x24"x24" or 30"x30"x24" - 60g vs 93g

Does anyone know of a good manufacturer in the Seattle, Washington area who has a great reputation for custom aquariums?

Thanks!

halcyonism · 04/10/2013, 01:57 PM

I am currently having a tank made by Oceans by Design in Tukwila. Great price and service so far and their previous work looks top notch.

mfinn · 04/10/2013, 03:23 PM

I second the suggestion for Oceans By Design.
There are some top notch people there.

madean · 04/10/2013, 03:54 PM

I had mine made by James at envisions, but he is in Oregon I believe. Did a wonderful job. Do a search for him on the web at envision acrylics . C o m. If your willing to travel or have it shipped. Will make it with what ever specs you want. Inside, outside overflow with/out teeth ECT. But he is in Oregon.

mfinn · 04/10/2013, 04:04 PM

I was thinking glass when I recommended OBD, but if your looking for acrylic then checkout Clear Fabrications. They are in Seattle as well.

byee · 04/10/2013, 06:49 PM

It's a reef tank so my preference would be glass.

I'll give ObD a call tomorrow or Friday.

Plato · 04/10/2013, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madean

I had mine made by James at envisions, but he is in Oregon I believe. Did a wonderful job. Do a search for him on the web at envision acrylics . C o m. If your willing to travel or have it shipped. Will make it with what ever specs you want. Inside, outside overflow with/out teeth ECT. But he is in Oregon.

+1 on James, he built my 48" x 14" x 48" jelly fish tank. Some of the best acrylic work you will ever see.

byee · 09/01/2013, 12:09 AM

Finally bit the bullet and bought my tank from Eric at OBD. Smaller that what I was originally looking for.....settled for a 45g reef ready cube.

3 sides are starfire glass. Perfectly siliconed. Black background.

My tank is currently sitting in the garage. I'll be building my stand tomorrow.

I'll be putting together a build thread as well.

Any suggestions on the overflows - dorso or herbie? Looking for something very quiet. Considering herbie.

Thanks!

mfinn · 09/01/2013, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by byee

Finally bit the bullet and bought my tank from Eric at OBD. Smaller that what I was originally looking for.....settled for a 45g reef ready cube.

3 sides are starfire glass. Perfectly siliconed. Black background.

My tank is currently sitting in the garage. I'll be building my stand tomorrow.

I'll be putting together a build thread as well.

Any suggestions on the overflows - dorso or herbie? Looking for something very quiet. Considering herbie.

Thanks!

I've seen those tanks. They look awesome.
I'm going to be looking for a custom size tank next year in the 150 gallon range and I will be going to OBD.

I've always used a durso and had no problems keeping it quiet so that would be my vote.

moondoggy4 · 09/01/2013, 11:19 AM

[QUOTE=byee;21860692]Finally bit the bullet and bought my tank from Eric at OBD. Smaller that what I was originally looking for.....settled for a 45g reef ready cube.

3 sides are starfire glass. Perfectly siliconed. Black background.

My tank is currently sitting in the garage. I'll be building my stand tomorrow.

I'll be putting together a build thread as well.

Any suggestions on the overflows - dorso or herbie? Looking for something very quiet. Considering herbie.

Thanks![/QUOTE

Is this a all in one tank? What makes it reef ready?

byee · 09/01/2013, 02:17 PM

The tank has been drilled out with the center mounted overflow box.

I did consider an all in one from OBD as well but decided a sump would help stabilize the setup,

04/10/2013, 10:42 AM	#1
byee Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Coquitlam, BC Posts: 115	Custom Made Aquariums I'm looking for a custom build cube reef ready aquarium - 28" x 28" x 28" - 95gal Marineland makes one which is 24"x24"x24" or 30"x30"x24" - 60g vs 93g Does anyone know of a good manufacturer in the Seattle, Washington area who has a great reputation for custom aquariums? Thanks!

04/10/2013, 01:57 PM	#2
halcyonism Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 191	I am currently having a tank made by Oceans by Design in Tukwila. Great price and service so far and their previous work looks top notch. __________________ Brian Current Tank Info: 200g "cube" lit with a single 250w Radium in a Hamilton Cozumel Sun pendant

04/10/2013, 03:23 PM	#3
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	I second the suggestion for Oceans By Design. There are some top notch people there. __________________ 240 gallon soft coral tank 50 gallon lps tank

04/10/2013, 04:04 PM	#5
mfinn Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Olympia. WA. Posts: 8,648	I was thinking glass when I recommended OBD, but if your looking for acrylic then checkout Clear Fabrications. They are in Seattle as well. __________________ 240 gallon soft coral tank 50 gallon lps tank

09/01/2013, 11:19 AM	#10
moondoggy4 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: menifee So cal Posts: 11,042	reef ready [QUOTE=byee;21860692]Finally bit the bullet and bought my tank from Eric at OBD. Smaller that what I was originally looking for.....settled for a 45g reef ready cube. 3 sides are starfire glass. Perfectly siliconed. Black background. My tank is currently sitting in the garage. I'll be building my stand tomorrow. I'll be putting together a build thread as well. Any suggestions on the overflows - dorso or herbie? Looking for something very quiet. Considering herbie. Thanks![/QUOTE Is this a all in one tank? What makes it reef ready?

04/10/2013, 03:54 PM	#4
madean Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 994	I had mine made by James at envisions, but he is in Oregon I believe. Did a wonderful job. Do a search for him on the web at envision acrylics . C o m. If your willing to travel or have it shipped. Will make it with what ever specs you want. Inside, outside overflow with/out teeth ECT. But he is in Oregon.

04/10/2013, 06:49 PM	#6
byee Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Coquitlam, BC Posts: 115	It's a reef tank so my preference would be glass. I'll give ObD a call tomorrow or Friday.

09/01/2013, 12:09 AM	#8
byee Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Coquitlam, BC Posts: 115	Finally bit the bullet and bought my tank from Eric at OBD. Smaller that what I was originally looking for.....settled for a 45g reef ready cube. 3 sides are starfire glass. Perfectly siliconed. Black background. My tank is currently sitting in the garage. I'll be building my stand tomorrow. I'll be putting together a build thread as well. Any suggestions on the overflows - dorso or herbie? Looking for something very quiet. Considering herbie. Thanks!

09/01/2013, 02:17 PM	#11
byee Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Coquitlam, BC Posts: 115	The tank has been drilled out with the center mounted overflow box. I did consider an all in one from OBD as well but decided a sump would help stabilize the setup,