Where would you buy a custom tank from?

[solitude127]

If you are looking for the best quality tank hands down the best right now is REEF SAAVY. I was able to see what all the hype was about at MACNA when I was there last weekend and they did not disappoint. With their ghost overflow design and beautiful sumps they are the best in the industry. They do have a wait right now though. GL and check them out.

I agree but they're also back east so shipping might be killer

 

[F-Dawg]

If you are looking for the best quality tank hands down the best right now is REEF SAAVY. I was able to see what all the hype was about at MACNA when I was there last weekend and they did not disappoint. With their ghost overflow design and beautiful sumps they are the best in the industry. They do have a wait right now though. GL and check them out.

+1 Best in industry! Expect to pay double and they have a 8+ Month wait right now but it totally worth it if you got the dough.

 

[Confuse]

I see Reef Savvy doing a lot of big rimless builds, but they're no more than 20". Kinda sucks if you're looking for a taller tank. I have never seen them do euro bracing in any of their pictures. I came from a 50g cube with 20" height and then a 150g with 24" height, and while it's more of a pain to maintain a tank of 24", it's also way more visually appealing than a 20"er. I guess it can be done, but you're already paying a premium. If you got money to burn then also look into AGE. They make good tanks too.

 

[mdbannister]

96x24x20 is 200, a good size, but if the wife says 400 and you have the room double down. My tank is close to 400 100x36x26, I wish I had gone 48" wide as a Peninsula tank steals space with a gap on each side. My Tank is LeeMar, who is now Crystal Dynamics, they did a good job on my tank. Precision does very nice work, but I have yet to see a super large size, their edges are mitered and look hot. Glass Cages will be at Rap and they build large tanks. Cad makes some affordable smaller tanks, but I would not advise them for large build. Reefapalooza should net you some good ideas. Any tanks over 300 gallons should be built on metal stands in my opinion and glass is the way to go. If you are ever in Cypress you are welcome to check mine out as well.

HA! You're right on the dimensions. I meant to say 8' x 4' x 20" I'm planning a peninsula build with that one. Gonna be a wide tank...although I may try to stretch the length a bit more...

The name LeeMar I recognize! Didn't realize they'd changed names. I'll be looking into both of those options.

 

[mdbannister]

Welcome dude!! I saw your post and thought what the heck is he doing in these neck of the woods. hahaa

What city you moving to?

To answer your question I'd check out crystal dynamics old lee mar crew.

Thanks, bro! We're very excited about the move! I'll be working in the Ontario area, but we're still deciding on the exact landing spot.

 

[mdbannister]

If you are looking for the best quality tank hands down the best right now is REEF SAAVY. I was able to see what all the hype was about at MACNA when I was there last weekend and they did not disappoint. With their ghost overflow design and beautiful sumps they are the best in the industry. They do have a wait right now though. GL and check them out.

Thanks! I spoke to Felix at MACNA. I'm just not sure if I'll be able to afford them because of the dimensions. I'll be looking at getting a quote from them, but at the end of the day, I'll probably be forced by budget to go with someone else.

I will DEFINITELY be getting one of the ghost overflow systems regardless of who I go with. If I don't go with Reef Savvy, I'll order the new 20" design from Synergy.

I agree but they're also back east so shipping might be killer

^^^This was my other thought. I think shipping will be the price of another tank. :/

 

[nueok]

I too had really bad experiences with CADlights. I own their 70g and yes I too will not be a repeat customer. I think their tanks are okay for the price. But if you run into any issues, good luck.