Where to buy quality tank and stand for a good price?

[alindell21]

The title explains my question. i want to know where or who to a buy a reef tank; preferably a 125 to 150 plus gal reef tank and stand for a good price meaning it competes within their respective market place. Specifically I would like dimensions around 48L, 24-36W, 17 to 20H inches or slightly larger just not more than 4 feet long. The tank must be drilled or reef ready as standard. Also interested in businesses that do custom tanks so I can have mods like star fire glass, 3 hole overflow with the third hole being emergency, quality overflows, craftsmanship is key as the tank is holds the reason why we do everything we do in this hobby . Also interested in getting a very strong stand, maybe even steel. I am not interested in buying right now, but I am interested in learning and being proactive about places or people I believe would benefit me best for my goals. So with price price in mind and craftsmanship as key what places in state and even out of state do you recommend for what I want?

 

[halmus]

There are plenty of businesses in the Denver area that can sell you a tank. I'm biased towards Aquatic Art because I've been working with them on my tank. My tank was ordered custom through their shop. Built by a company in Texas and delivered here. I am happy with the construction. They built a metal stand with some extra custom features for my application. I like dealing with a local shop as the middle-man. They have the connections and knowledge to help streamline the process and make sure the tank arrives in one piece.

For the specs you've listed, a 120 sounds about right at 24" x 24" x 48". My last tank was a marineland 120 with internal overflows. It was a decent tank. It was relatively cheep. I built the stand myself. That would be the most economical route.

If you're looking for custom tanks and considering starfire, you should prepare yourself for a higher price. You can get a tank that's a good value but it won't be cheep. In my experience, custom work in any product can demand a higher price. That's where you pay the premium for quality craftsmanship.

 

[alindell21]

I do not like the marineland, its too long. Ill have to look at aquatic art aquariums, as I like chris's products and he is just good guy.

 

[alindell21]

Whats a rough estimate of a starfire front, 3 hole overflow for a 125 wide as that size to me is perfect size. I basically can build my own stand but I want good tank.

 

[SynDen]

There are plenty of businesses in the Denver area that can sell you a tank. I'm biased towards Aquatic Art because I've been working with them on my tank. My tank was ordered custom through their shop. Built by a company in Texas and delivered here. I am happy with the construction. They built a metal stand with some extra custom features for my application. I like dealing with a local shop as the middle-man. They have the connections and knowledge to help streamline the process and make sure the tank arrives in one piece.

For the specs you've listed, a 120 sounds about right at 24" x 24" x 48". My last tank was a marineland 120 with internal overflows. It was a decent tank. It was relatively cheep. I built the stand myself. That would be the most economical route.

If you're looking for custom tanks and considering starfire, you should prepare yourself for a higher price. You can get a tank that's a good value but it won't be cheep. In my experience, custom work in any product can demand a higher price. That's where you pay the premium for quality craftsmanship.

+1 I am also using AA to help get my big custom tank built, but ya if you want custom and starrfire you have to be prepared to pay a premium price. That being said, very few retailers will take care of you as good a AA does