How long to make a custom tank?
 

Hey guys,

I'm in the market for a new tank, thinking of going custom.

I'm looking for something in the 6' range, 180-240 gallons.
Most likely would need a custom sump too.

And I'm in burnaby BC, so I will need shipping.

Typically how long does it take from the time designs are completed and confirmed, to the time it would reach my door?

Thanks,
Shao

That's a good question to specifically ask reefwars.

Hi Shao

cool name by the way, that is my chinese name way back in the days:redface:


but as for the answer to your question
none polished tanks takes any where from three to four weeks right now
polished tanks can be four to six weeks depending on how back up they are


Thanks Dave

It would be but Denny aka reefwars is no longer with the company


Thanks Dave

I got a concept tank made from start to finish was no more than 4 weeks. The procedure was quite simple if you know what you want. I did a 48x28x24 tall tank which is a great foot print for my place. I don't think I would ever go back to a production tank anymore since the boys at concept did a good job on my tank. I regret not getting the sump done by them but oh well, I can always get it on a later date.

I think if I can offer you 1 advice on the build is to make it shallow 20-24 inches max to eliminate wet armpit effect. I did one piece euro bracing and I don't think I would trade it for anything else and the coast to coast overflow is also important to me.

If you ever want to check out the tank, please feel free to stop by and have a look.

Well you learn something new every day!

Thanks Dave!

Get the acrylic teeth machined ......you can thank me later lol :)

Agreed. If your getting a custom made tank take don't cheap out. And a custom made tank is actually way cheaper than a store bought tank.
Oh and another thing to do is not let them use particle board on the bottom. It looks so terrible

Mine has the plywood bottom but I had the glass blacked out so you can't see it. You can only see the edge at the bottom which is easy to cover up.

Thanks for all the info and tips!
It's greatly appreciated.

I think I read the plywood adds stability? Is it not necessary? Or perhaps I can have it painted white first?

It adds protection to the glass bottom and it's also something to build on :) they can have the bottom blacked out , white or blue same with acrylics they have the matching colors :) as an alternative if you pay they can use acrylic sheet for the bottom :)

How about bracing? On a long one day 6' could you do rimless or would it require a euro brace?

It really depends on the overall size and how much you want to pay to go rimless (thicker glass is more expensive ) they are doing a 10ft rimless rank as we speak so anything is possible ;)

Oh nice. I have been thinking of doing a 6-8' x17x17 ish tank to go along the the living room wall

That's doable for sure contact dave and he will price it out for you ;)

I may have to message him once I get the sizes worked out. Realistically I won't do it u till next year as I just set up my little 36" tank but it's never to early to start planning !

10 foot rimless. Lots of work left but it's in my house.

19mm base and 15mm sides. It's heavy.

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...4D804878_1.jpg

That's a beauty! Where did you get it made? And if you don't mind me asking apox how much was it?

It's a concept tank. Wasn't cheap....