Acrylic tank builders Van?

GreenSpottedPuffer · #1 01-22-2009, 01:03 AM

I looked a while back with no luck. I am still interested in eventually getting a tank built if I can find someone locally. Doesn't have to be a pro builder or acrylic worker but just someone who has the skills/tools and time. If you have built a tank before though, thats a plus

I also don't mind helping.

I thought actually trying to find someone else who also wants to build themselves a tank may be a good way to get this done...do them at the same time maybe. I just don't have the tools or SKILLS to do it myself

FWIW, I am looking to build 72" (or 84") x30"x16" (or 18") tall.

Let me know if you know someone! Not in any hurry since this is not something I would probably do until spring/summer.

Mrfish55 · #2 01-22-2009, 01:58 AM

Check with Industrial Plastics and Paint, if they cant build it for you they should know someone who will.

plutoniumJoe · #3 01-22-2009, 04:03 AM

I have the tools and a bit of experience. I built my skimmer and my 30G sump. I am tempted to try something much larger but often wondered if it is cost effective. I found Associated Plastics in East Van to have the best prices for sheet Acrylic.

GreenSpottedPuffer · #4 01-22-2009, 05:09 AM

Yeah I am not too sure yet if it is indeed cost effective. I have not been able to find an acrylic tank builder in town to compare prices. When I lived down in Florida, I was looking for a tank builder and was able to find like a dozen in a few hours but here there just doesn't seem to be too many that are easy to find. Seems kind of weird.

I have been able to price out acrylic...looking at 2 sheets for this project which works out to just under $800. Don't know if I would be able to find anything much cheaper.

Diana · #5 01-22-2009, 05:15 PM

Hmmm... I cant remember if it was you or not but we were supposed to get a quote for building a tank from Tenecor in the states. I'm not sure if Raf ever did! Let me see if I can look up a approx. price for you today. It would be cheaper, but it would be in US $ plus you'd have to pay brokerage fees at the border.

If you can't find anyone to help u build it might be an option.

Cheers
-Diana

GreenSpottedPuffer · #6 01-22-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Diana

Hmmm... I cant remember if it was you or not but we were supposed to get a quote for building a tank from Tenecor in the states. I'm not sure if Raf ever did! Let me see if I can look up a approx. price for you today. It would be cheaper, but it would be in US $ plus you'd have to pay brokerage fees at the border.

If you can't find anyone to help u build it might be an option.

Cheers
-Diana

Hey Diana

I don't think it was me actually. Although I don't remember because I was looking all over at the beginning of last year!

If you do get a quote though, that would be awesome. I am interested in finding out what they would charge. Thanks!