Where to buy a Tank?

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  1. Fishnthecorner

    Fishnthecorner Flamingo Tongue

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    I'm looking for a pretty specific tank. I want a corner bow front, 48"x48"x30"deep/tall. (about 240gal) Most likely acrylic, I don't think glass is feasible... Anyone know where I can get one of these?
     
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  2. 4phish

    4phish Montipora Digitata

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    You might try glasscages.com.
     
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  3. Fishnthecorner

    Fishnthecorner Flamingo Tongue

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    Tried them. no luck...
     
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    AquaStudent Astrea Snail

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    Have you thought abou doing DIy? That would make a fun project
     
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  5. Fishnthecorner

    Fishnthecorner Flamingo Tongue

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    um... I wouldn't dare try it on a bowfront... I'm sure there's some sort of "art" to bending acrylic... I'm willing to pay upwards of $2k
    Anyone? I wouldn't think this was so hard to find...
     
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  6. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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  7. nc208082

    nc208082 Zoanthid

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    go to them if you want to spend 10 grand or more on your tank. Look up glass and plastics manufacturers in your area., A lot of places that do acrylic will also be able to build you a tank for an added cost. But not as much as atm will prob charge you. Those dimensions also are available in glass. If your going to do acrylic, best of luck on keeping the bow front clean. You will find that to be a heck of a challenge.
     
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  8. leighton1245

    leighton1245 Horrid Stonefish

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    glasscages.com will cut you the glass/arcylic should run about 3k i priced one out to build myself before i feel into the tank i have now. The only issue with them is the shipping.
     
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  9. Thatgrimguy

    Thatgrimguy Flying Squid

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    For a simple tank like that, they are competitive. That's why they are the largest custom tank manufacturer in the world... The ones they do for TV are a whole other monster.
     
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  10. vawdka

    vawdka Coral Banded Shrimp

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    It wouldn't hurt to get a quote really... ATM has a link at the top of the page for a quote and then you will know for sure what it would cost through them. It never hurts to ask.
     
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