Recommend me a tank manufacturer/builder.

[GoReefin]

Was going to go with the Waterbox 380 but it appears they just raised prices by over $500 for the tank/stand/sump combo. Love the look but not sure I can justify the price with the increase when glasscages is so much cheaper and has stellar reviews.

Is there any other manufacturers that I should check out?
Looking to try and get a package deal for tank stand and sump combo.

I am staying far away from Redsea due to faulty silicone or design flaws causing seams to fail.

Thanks for all the help everyone!

 

[mmorrison55]

If you can get a glass cages cheaper than a waterbox, then I’d say go with them.

 

[mmorrison55]

If you can get a glass cages cheaper than a waterbox, then I’d say go with them.

For your stand though, I’d look at alufab for an aluminum stand. I’d wager that it would be cheaper than the custom wood stand from glass cages.

 

[exnisstech]

Not trying to steer you aways from glass cages at all but are you able and willing to diy all your plumbing? I didn't feel like doing it myself and its the only reason I went with WB over glass cages on my last tank. IMO custom is the way to go if you can do the diy part.
I second @mmorrison55 recommendation on alufab for the stand. That was my plan until i changed my mind and went with WB.

 

[Fish Fan]

As mentioned above, if you can get a tank from Glass Cages for less than Waterbed, I'd think you'd be very happy with Glass Cages.

Another choice might be Innovative Marine:
https://www.innovative-marine.com/n...BwE&gbraid=0AAAAABoMFKNJtoSj9MnSqSBZMZyUwOjyc
Good luck!

 

[vetteguy53081]

It depends on what size you are seeking, your budget and whether you want glass or acrylic

Glass cages

tenecor

Waterbox

Clarity plus

Eshopps

 

[Fish Fan]

tenecor

I believe Tenecor is no longer in business.

 

[GoReefin]

For your stand though, I’d look at alufab for an aluminum stand. I’d wager that it would be cheaper than the custom wood stand from glass cages.

Oh awesome! Will have to check these guys out.

 

[GoReefin]

It depends on what size you are seeking, your budget and whether you want glass or acrylic

Glass cages

tenecor

Waterbox

Clarity plus

Eshopps

96x30x25 eurobraced. Looking more at glass than acrylic currently

 

[Uncle99]

Pro-clear, Pro-Star.
Out of Florida.
Was noticeably cheaper than RS.
Aluminum framed stand.
All the hardware and sump. Sump,kinda cheesy so I replaced that piece.
Mine Is 6 years old now.
Super super glass.

 

[mmorrison55]

Oh awesome! Will have to check these guys out.

They offered a a discount using code tidal gardens. I think that was the code. If not, search tidal gardens video they did on alufab and it has the discount code. It’s been too long so I’ve forgotten

 

[GoReefin]

Pro-clear, Pro-Star.
Out of Florida.
Was noticeably cheaper than RS.
Mine Is 6 years old now.
Super super glass.

Oh have not heard of them before. Will look into this manufacturer. I'm on the Westcoast hopefully shipping doesn't eat too much of the savings!

 

[vetteguy53081]

96x30x25 eurobraced. Looking more at glass than acrylic currently

Glass cages . . . . and a sponsor

Custom aquariums

 

[MikeReefs]

Was going to go with the Waterbox 380 but it appears they just raised prices by over $500 for the tank/stand/sump combo. Love the look but not sure I can justify the price with the increase when glasscages is so much cheaper and has stellar reviews.

Is there any other manufacturers that I should check out?
Looking to try and get a package deal for tank stand and sump combo.

I am staying far away from Redsea due to faulty silicone or design flaws causing seams to fail.

Thanks for all the help everyone!

I know it’s a month away but 4th of July sales are coming up. Ordering through BRS you get a good about of points back. I got 120$ back on my waterbox 110.4 plus cash back on my card using them. Regardless almost every tank manufacturer has upped their prices due to tariffs. Innovative marine up there tanks 400$. 300$ on their lineup of tanks + $100 extra on shipping and then tax. drop shipping alone is 400$ which I think is ridiculous. amazing quantity tanks probably #1 but I cant justify the prices. I’ve heard great things about cage I’d weigh out options and dimensions your looking for and see if cage works for you

 

[GoReefin]

I know it’s a month away but 4th of July sales are coming up. Ordering through BRS you get a good about of points back. I got 120$ back on my waterbox 110.4 plus cash back on my card using them. Regardless almost every tank manufacturer has upped their prices due to tariffs. Innovative marine up there tanks 400$. 300$ on their lineup of tanks + $100 extra on shipping and then tax. drop shipping alone is 400$ which I think is ridiculous. amazing quantity tanks

Glass cages . . . . and a sponsor

Custom aquariums

I figure I'm going to spend around 10k all said and done. I just don't want to feed the greed of these price increases.

 

[Fish Fan]

I figure I'm going to spend around 10k all said and done. I just don't want to feed the greed of these price increases.

Then I'm going to say Glass Cages once again. They are a US based, family run company, and by all accounts they do great work. Waterbox, Innovative Marine and others are stock, Chinese made stuff. If I had your budget, I'd give it to Glass Cages.

 

[saltcreep74]

cheaper than Glass cages

Planet aquariums is worth a look..they do custom

 

[SaltMan]

Was going to go with the Waterbox 380 but it appears they just raised prices by over $500 for the tank/stand/sump combo. Love the look but not sure I can justify the price with the increase when glasscages is so much cheaper and has stellar reviews.

Is there any other manufacturers that I should check out?
Looking to try and get a package deal for tank stand and sump combo.

I am staying far away from Redsea due to faulty silicone or design flaws causing seams to fail.

Thanks for all the help everyone!

I have a Cade 1800/p, love it. Very well built and a package deal you’re looking for.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Eshopp tanks are another one you could look into.

 

[Sophie"s mom]

If you can get a glass cages cheaper than a waterbox, then I’d say go with them.

+ 1 on Glass cages!