Mind : Blown!

[ScubaSteve]

Originally Posted by WarDog

I was just quoted $190 for a custom 13 gal ATO reservoir made of polycarbonate. The material alone is $120. I am completely shocked! I haven't spoken to a glass shop yet but I am guessing it isn't much cheaper.

Anyone got any ideas? Perhaps some used glass or poly/lexan kicking around? I need 7 feet by 18 inches.

Post up a few pics or sketches (with dimensions) of what you're wanting to build. $190 seems pretty ridiculous. I've built many acrylic/polycarbonate items and I have a hard time believing it's that much. Hell, the custom, polished-edge glass sheets with coast to coast overflow notches cost to build my 50G cost less than $200.

If you show me what you want to build I can give you a pretty good ballpark cost and tell you how (or even help you, if I'm in town) to build the thing.