As the title states, I need help picking out a builder for a LARGE acrylic tank. I am working with a friend to design his dream system. He's in the process of building a new house and wants a massive display. The size that he's settled on is 8' x 4' x 30" deep (external dimensions). Those dimensions work out to about 550 gallons internally. He'll likely get a custom sump done as well but that isn't the primary focus right now.
So on to the topic at hand. Who should we contact to get pricing for this monster? Realistically, price doesn't matter all that much. He knows he's gonna spend a grip to get this thing going and is willing to do it the right way up front. The biggest thing is that it has to be a high quality builder who can guarantee to meet the deadline. If the deadline isn't met it will be a huge headache as there is a very tight window to actually place the tank in the house during construction. Delivery will be required to Louisiana (Baton Rouge area) and placement in the house on would be a desireable service if available. Stand construction isn't necessary but plan drawings for a recommended stand would be desired as well. No need to have a huge steel stand fabbed up and shipped across the country when that can be done locally.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks you guys! Please let me know if there's any other details that you need to help me get going.
So on to the topic at hand. Who should we contact to get pricing for this monster? Realistically, price doesn't matter all that much. He knows he's gonna spend a grip to get this thing going and is willing to do it the right way up front. The biggest thing is that it has to be a high quality builder who can guarantee to meet the deadline. If the deadline isn't met it will be a huge headache as there is a very tight window to actually place the tank in the house during construction. Delivery will be required to Louisiana (Baton Rouge area) and placement in the house on would be a desireable service if available. Stand construction isn't necessary but plan drawings for a recommended stand would be desired as well. No need to have a huge steel stand fabbed up and shipped across the country when that can be done locally.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks you guys! Please let me know if there's any other details that you need to help me get going.