pickle311 Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 (edited) So after taking a break from the hobby for the last 3 or 4 months I'm really starting to miss it. Although I'm loving my electricity bill right now. It's down to $120 from $400. Some of you probably remember me, most probably dont. Anyway I'm wanting back in. I really miss the joy and relaxation that my tank brought to my home. My fish were like friends. I had a Dejarsini Sailfin that would swim up into my hand when I stuck it in the tank to clean or feed. So I have sat down and already started the design on a new tank. I will be going smaller, but I feel like it will look better. I'm thinking around 60 gallons, probably 30x30x17. My last tank was 24" deep and I loved the depth, I really think 30" will be killer. Also with the height only being 17" it will be much easier to light the tank as well as clean it. I will have it made with starphire glass on 3 sides for viewing and I want a Calfo style overflow mounted externally. For flow I intend on using 2 Tunze Nano Streams. Lighting will be a single 250W or 400W Halide, SE with a Lumenarc reflector and Ice cap ballast. The light will be at least 18" above the surface of the water, maybe as much as 2 feet. I want the top of the tank open and exposed so I can walk up and easily look down into it. That will also make it easier to clean and reach things in the back. I think that will be needed with 30" of depth. Return pump will be some sort of external pump, probably Iwaki. I haven't decided on a skimmer yet, I want something efficient. Probably a needlewheel style. The tank will be mostly SPS once again. So back to the original questions, who builds custom tanks? I got a quote from glass cages and they wanted $685 with shipping and I would have to pick it up in Dallas. The quote was for the exact tank I described with a black back and 4 holes drilled. That price seems a little steep to me, I'm sure I can find a better price. Thanks and I hope to be back by the end of summer. Edited April 23, 2007 by pickle311 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headless_donkey Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Talk to Kingfish, thedude here on ARC, they can help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKarshens Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Talk to Kingfish, thedude here on ARC, they can help you out. Ditto. That sounds exactly like the type of tanks they have been getting built lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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