Experience with large 300+ gallon tanks from Custom Aquariums or Coast to Coast

[Peter K]

I will be speaking to Chris this Friday and am very excited to hear what he has to say, thank you all for your comments I really appreciate your time. My only worry now is that the dimensions I'm looking for (120x36x24 - I have a short girlfriend so anything deeper than 24" she has to get a snorkel on) is going to be too small lol.

 

[lolgranny]

I will be speaking to Chris this Friday and am very excited to hear what he has to say, thank you all for your comments I really appreciate your time. My only worry now is that the dimensions I'm looking for (120x36x24 - I have a short girlfriend so anything deeper than 24" she has to get a snorkel on) is going to be too small lol.

The size is good, you just have to worry about flow

10’ is a long length to cover lol.

 

[Peter K]

The size is good, you just have to worry about flow

10’ is a long length to cover lol.

I've been in the planning process for that. I love the maxspect gyres and currently have the two biggest ones on my 180 so I was thinking one of those at either end along with several tunzes, because of their maneuverability, on the back and sides to get some flow in the middle and beneath the rock work. I'm not totally sure where I want the returns yet, possibly about 1/3 from either end to disperse the flow even more.

 

[lolgranny]

I've been in the planning process for that. I love the maxspect gyres and currently have the two biggest ones on my 180 so I was thinking one of those at either end along with several tunzes, because of their maneuverability, on the back and sides to get some flow in the middle and beneath the rock work. I'm not totally sure where I want the returns yet, possibly about 1/3 from either end to disperse the flow even more.

I have the 2 largest on my 8’ 400g and you’ll definitely want more flow imo. Returns shouldn’t matter as much as that shouldn’t be your source for flow in the display .

 

[Peter K]

Im definitely going to be supplementing them quite a bit, I think a lot will depend on how we decide to aquascape it too in terms of what we will end up using for additional flow. I’ve always loved the look of the long and shallow tanks so I’m willing to tackle the difficulties. I’ve even thought about going 12’ long lol

 

[lolgranny]

Im definitely going to be supplementing them quite a bit, I think a lot will depend on how we decide to aquascape it too in terms of what we will end up using for additional flow. I’ve always loved the look of the long and shallow tanks so I’m willing to tackle the difficulties. I’ve even thought about going 12’ long lol

Shallow definitely is nice, I’m 6’5” and my tanks 96x32x30. I can not touch the back corners. I have a reach too.

What’s your final dimensions going to be?

Is it going to be in Wall? Against a wall and viewable from 3 sides? Or peninsula?

 

[paphater]

I have a 120”x30”x24” from Custom Aquariums. Set-up almost two years ago. Love it, wish I would have gone bigger. Build quality is awesome and delivery/packaging was fantastic.

I went with 4 of the H2Overlows and 4 Siphon Stoppers, 2 of the siphon stoppers would have worked out as well.

Did not go with their stands, too expensive, went with a custom steel stand.

I have a 96" tank and I wish I would have went bigger to.

 

[lolgranny]

I have a 96" tank and I wish I would have went bigger to.

Agree. If I could do a easy swap I’d put a 12’ in. But sooooo much weight and that’s a lot of lights / pumps .... not to mention glass to clean.

 

[GrampaDon]

I love my C.A. 84X30X24 = 265 give or take.
1/2 sides 3 side ultra clear glass and bottom was upgraded to 5/8 because i had 2 large holes drilled for drains.
It's been up and running 8 months now. without any problem.

I would order from them again.

 

[Peter K]

Shallow definitely is nice, I’m 6’5” and my tanks 96x32x30. I can not touch the back corners. I have a reach too.

What’s your final dimensions going to be?

Is it going to be in Wall? Against a wall and viewable from 3 sides? Or peninsula?

It will be viewable from 2 sides (front and left side) filtration will be in a closet that is next to the right hand side, still debating about where to put overflows though, I will be going with external boxes I know that much.

 

[JMM744]

It will be viewable from 2 sides (front and left side) filtration will be in a closet that is next to the right hand side, still debating about where to put overflows though, I will be going with external boxes I know that much.

In the process of purchasing a Custom Aquarium. Place in Columbia City, Indiana called Twisted Tailfins Aquatics is who I am using as a go between. Chris has installed several larger tanks from C.A.
Here is the info for them to talk to about quality if you like.
Chris David & Tammy Pelsinski
Twisted Tailfins Aquatics, Inc
122 W. Van Buren St.
Columbia City, IN 46725
Shop 260-918-2221
Cell 574-208-8640
[email protected]
http://saltwateraquaticsofindiana.com

 

[Peter K]

Awesome, thank you. I’ll definitely reach out to them, thank you again for that info!

 

[JMM744]

Anytime!