DIY tank

[NIVLEM09]

Thank you for the generous offer.im working 6 days this week so maybe on my day off,my gf and i can stop by i've contacted capilano glass and got a quote 10 mm thick,non temper 1 @36x24-$96,2 @24x22-- $117.35 and 2 @36x22-$176 is that reasonable?i have yet to contact the two other places recommended to me.

Originally Posted by monocus

all my tanks i've built have stockman standpipes and i make my own overflows with pvc.if your out in the burnaby area you can pop by and see some of the tanks i've built.i also have different sizes of hole saws if you need them-604 753 4529

[StirCrazy]

well seeing as you can buy 90 non standard (36 x 24 x 24) for about 450, I don't know, I would shop around a bit more.

if that had the notching for your external over flow and any holes drilled that you need for returns, well wouldn't be to bad. check with some actual tank builders also and see what there prices are for what you want and compair them

Steve

[NIVLEM09]

it's another option im considering but as you said,i'll shop around.thank you

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

well seeing as you can buy 90 non standard (36 x 24 x 24) for about 450, I don't know, I would shop around a bit more.

if that had the notching for your external over flow and any holes drilled that you need for returns, well wouldn't be to bad. check with some actual tank builders also and see what there prices are for what you want and compair them

Steve

[e46er]

Those prices seem high to me......

[NIVLEM09]

Are they?i'm not really sure about the prices for glass panels the last place i talked to today quoted me $559+hst.i could buy a 75 gallon+stand at jl for less.know of a place where i can get glass panels?

Originally Posted by e46er

Those prices seem high to me......

[intarsiabox]

I got my last tank custom built for $500. It was 36"x24"x20" with starphire glass on front and sides, polished edges as well as a coast to coast external overflow. I went completely rimless/braceless so the glass was thicker to compensate, it was 1/2" so I imagine 12mm if I was to order the glass myself. I would call around to get some quotes on custom built tanks as well as it seems that the glass companies are charging the same or more than an already built and drilled tank.