New tank...

untamed · #1 12-04-2005, 01:12 AM

Where would you go to get a 72"W x 48"L x 24"D acrylic tank in greater Vancouver? I imagine that it would need to be custom built...

I could be convinced into a 72"W x 36"L x 24"D...and I'm flexible on the 24"D part.

I say that in case anyone knows of a suitable tank that is close to the dimensions I'm looking for.

untamed · #2 12-11-2005, 11:15 PM

... I'll get you started...So far, I can't even locate a acrylic tank manufacturer in Canada. I've found Tenecor and a place in Vegas...

props · #3 12-11-2005, 11:40 PM

try surrey plastics or industrial plastics. for sure they can build that tank for you

hockey nut · #4 12-12-2005, 07:18 AM

Custom plastics in langley as well. They have actually built tanks for marine aquariums.

untamed · #5 12-13-2005, 04:11 AM

Thank you both! Research continues...

untamed · #6 12-13-2005, 08:36 PM

Anyone we know on this forum that has had a tank built by any of these companies? It sure would be nice to hear some first hand experience.

Mike Olson · #7 12-14-2005, 04:40 AM

Wendel/James at Ocean Aquatics build tanks and sumps...you should give them a call....If they cannot build you what you want, they are great guys who Im sure wuold lead you in the right direction.

psuedo · #8 12-14-2005, 05:15 AM

Call Jeff at J&L aquatics. He is the man to talk to, and he can hook you up with any size you need and he can always get you a few different quotes

untamed · #9 12-15-2005, 01:31 AM

I'll do that. I was hoping that I might be able to avoid a retail upcharge by finding a manufacturer directly. The first quote I've received is more than I expected. (not so much that I'm going to stop the project...just more than I expected)

hockey nut · #10 12-15-2005, 08:11 AM

Like I mentioned before.

Call Peter Brear at Custom plastics in Langley. They have built custom tanks before. I hope you do realize going custom usually costs more. Good luck.