im not sure how jeff could help you out, j&l doen't do any custom tank work and i know for a fact that his own tank was a modded seastar tank.

Thanks for the help. It would seem that both JL and OA source tanks like this from the US (likely Vegas, and possibly the same supplier). While I have quotes from the manufacturer directly, both OA and JL have the chance to quote on more complete packages including a lot of stuff needed in addition to the tank.

I spoke today with Wendel at OA, and he was very helpful.

Locally, it appears that Custom Plastics may be much higher cost than the other companies...but shipping has yet to be considered.

Hopefully, the next lower mainland tank tour will be sometime in April/May. I can have the group come through to examine the plans and provide some valuable insight and ideas....and you could see my teeny, tiny 30gal...

I've concluded that the tank will be built by Envision, in Oregon. I may make a weekend trip of it and go pick it up personally. (saves shipping and I hear the Oregon coast is a pretty trip)

Do you think they would notice if I tried to sneak it across the border? (I'm kidding...don't turn me in!)

you wont pay duty on it anyway as it's made in the states, i think you will just pay gst.

No duty...that's good. Gives me more money to spend on pumps..and plumbing...and lights...and...oh man...

make sure you bring proof that it's "made in the usa" when you come back so they dont hit you with the duty.