Where to buy acrylic tank?

[Age_of_Aquarius]

I'm interested to hear what yoru experiences are. I'm dealing with John at Adavanced Acrylic. He's working on quoting me a 210 long, 67 gallon sump, and separate ATO. The prices seem super competitive and he's responding extremely quickly. I hope they treat you well!

I called John at Advanced Acrylics today. He quoted $765 with shipping for a 40g breeder (36 L x 16 H x 18 W.) which would be a custom and this includes hand polishing and eurobracing. Acrylic is half-inch thickness.

On a related note, I spoke with the guru at my LFS who commented that the Sea Clear tank at Fishtanks direct which is $345 for a 50g is most likely using acrylic that is 3/8 inch thickness leading to the significantly lower price. Also he said these tanks are from China.

Overall, I would assume and hope the product from John @ Advanced Acrylic is on a whole other level

 

[Jonathan Adams]

Wow! The quote from John includes 3/4” hand polished acrylic. Museum quality
Waning hand polished as well. Super responsive I’ll be moving on his bid in a couple of days.

 

[atomos]

TRUVU acrylic tanks were tanks I had before....they are now DTC (direct to consumer) IIRC

TRUVU Aquariums - Tomorrows Aquarium Today - Since 1972

TRUVU Aquariums is celebrating our 50th year anniversary. We offer Freshwater Fish Tanks, Saltwater Fish Tanks, Nano Tanks, Aquarium Stands, Freshwater Filters and Aquarium Lights. Custom Acrylic Aquariums is our specialty. We carry aquarium supplies allowing for complete fish tank setups.

truvuaquariums.com

 

[Age_of_Aquarius]

Wow! The quote from John includes 3/4” hand polished acrylic. Museum quality
Waning hand polished as well. Super responsive I’ll be moving on his bid in a couple of days.

Do you think my quote is reasonable ? This is my first go around with a reef tanks and with acrylic tanks .

 

[Jonathan Adams]

Seems reasonable but as with everything I like to price around to get a “feel”. The reprice shouldn’t fluctuate while you search!

 

[Age_of_Aquarius]

Seems reasonable but as with everything I like to price around to get a “feel”. The reprice shouldn’t fluctuate while you search!

What do you mean by reprice? It seems like Advanced Acrylics is a little bit pricier than other shops, but then again Adv. Acrylics is selling hand-crafted tanks with better finish and thicker panels.

 

[Jonathan Adams]

Wrong word apologies! When I say reprice I mean the quite you are given should not fluctuate while you research. I agree that Advanced Acrylics is a little bit pricier. But for what I’m getting it fits my budget and gives me peace of mind due to the quality!

 

[timry2]

I just ordered a 300 gallon from them. 96 x 30 x24 $3200. It is being built with 3/4 inch acrylic. Went down in person to speak with John. He was very helpful. Hope to pick it up in three weeks

 

[Jonathan Adams]

I had a great experience with John as well can’t wait to see pics of your 300!

 

[Age_of_Aquarius]

I placed my order today for my first ever reef tank, a 40 gallon breeder. John is shipping here to Tampa, FL and I will have it for 4-5 weeks. Now onto finding a stand !