Who makes an affordable and decent quality 8ft long tank?

[kv2wr1]

I'm looking to get an 8 foot long tank. Either a 240 or 300. Who makes a good one that doesn't break the bank?

 

[benihana]

Depends in your definition of breaking the bank, and whether you want acrylic or glass. I don't know of any manufacturers that stock an 8' tank, so it is most likely going to be custom. Based on what I am getting back for the bids on my 72x42x24" tank, I would venture a guess that you are looking in the $3-4k price range for new....not to mention all of the equipment that would go with it as well.

At the end of the day, the tank is going to be a fraction of the total cost, but one of the few things you cannot change...get the best you can afford...maybe even a little more

 

[benihana]

Just saw that you are in MN. If you are looking for acrylic, check out Midwest customer aquariums and also The Aquarium Guru, both had reasonable pricing for my bids

 

[kv2wr1]

Thanks Benihana. Who did you end up going with?

 

[benihana]

I haven't got to that point in the process yet. I am leaning towards the aquarium guru, but want to see a few of the tanks he has built before i decide

 

[Bry]

I have a 96"x24"x30" being delivered this week from one of my LFS. Just the tank was $1700 and that includes them delivering it to me. They had it within a week of me ordering it. I am out of town at the moment so don't have a brand name for you.

Glass cages also has 8' long tanks for a similar price

 

[AJsTank]

My friend just got a 96 x 24 X 30 Leemar for $2,000

 

[benihana]

I just saw that SWE is selling their marine land 300 DD display, stand, and canopy for $1000 - it also has Starphyre glass

That is about as inexpensive as you can get for a large tank

 

[Jlobes]

Give worldclassaquariums.com a shout. A lot of buzz about them lately.

This. If you want acrylic, check them out. Some very impressive work and attention to detail.

 

[mfinn]

I agree, worldclassaquariums.
I have personally seen their work and it is excellent.

 

[Bad Company]

I got a glasscages rimless and it is gorgeous!

Their 240 tall with starphire glass is less than $1,400 (don't forget shipping)

 

[kv2wr1]

I just saw that SWE is selling their marine land 300 DD display, stand, and canopy for $1000 - it also has Starphyre glass

That is about as inexpensive as you can get for a large tank

That would be a great deal. The downside is that I can't fit that tank through the doorway (dd are 36 inches deep while the doorway is about 26-27 inches at its most narrow part).

 

[kv2wr1]

Thanks for the replies. I'll check out world class, aquarium guru, midwest and lemar as well. I'm on the fence with glass cages. I've heard both good and bad.

 

[benihana]

That would be a great deal. The downside is that I can't fit that tank through the doorway (dd are 36 inches deep while the doorway is about 26-27 inches at its most narrow part).

You can flip it on its side, it is only 27" tall