new tank
I just checked into IA, in Calgary, to order my new 120gal. IA was recommended to me by Stircrazy (Steve). Mitch ,the guy to talk to, was very helpful as well as being quite a colorful personallity. He said that they routinely sell to those "anal retentive" reefers at Reefkeeping.com as well as several tanks in Victoria. This should speak well about their quality.
He also gave me the name of the last tank customer from Vic, PM me if you would like to contact this person and ask about his IA tank. As was mentioned before IA has most all the options needed in any custom tank.
I was quoted $650 for my 120g 48x24x24, with overflow(2 holes drilled)+ 1 back-side (LoL) hole( for my closed loop), includes all bulkheads, euro bracing, painted back,ground and polished edges as well as front and both sides in Starphire glass. Shipping to Victoria, off the top of Mitch's head, is about $100.I do not know if this price includes such things as taxes ,insurance etc. He did say it was a good price. I will finalize the order after the Xmas crunch on my wallet, but I think I will likely go with the IA tank,( mostly because of the Starfire glass). A normal(green glass) "Reef-ready" Oceanic (sp?)or Seastar, in Victoria, was quoted to me as apx350+holes drilled(15-$25ea)+overflow ending up to be in the order of $450. I expect that most,if not,all the extra cost at IA is the Starfire glass.
I really recommend this glass , in front at least, for all who want clear colorless glass at the thicknesses needed. That is...no popbottle green in your reef pictures....Yahhhhh.
I will be able to tell more when the truck arrives with my new beauty. Reports and rep. are good but proof will come when I cast my very critical eyes on my new baby. I have confidence and high hopes.
Merrry Christmas to meeee.., Merry Christmas to meeee...
Best of the Season, hope this helps,
John
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