terryansimon Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 my tank maker, is the same as dradttg and alanseah. as in, at that point of time, it was a sort of partnership. the newer tanks like piglet and Ekia and nim75sg, is done by a single person and Octo isn't involved, if I'm not mistaken. I still refer back to his partner and not Octo himself, as I do not have Octo's number. I hope this clears up the air. (= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryansimon Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 I spent around $1,400 for my last tank 5x2x2.5 ft complete with sump and cabinet. The manufacturer that came yesterday to take a look at my present tank just faxed me his quotation. Its around $3,000. I can see that quality of his tanks is much better. Who are your tank maker, guys? $3000 is possible, if he quotes you starfire glass. the cost of starfire glass, for my 4ft tank, for only one piece, is good enough to buy another 4ft tank with cabinet altogether. if you want, I can help you refer to a tankmaker for quotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member piglet Posted October 7, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 7, 2004 my tank maker, is the same as dradttg and alanseah. as in, at that point of time, it was a sort of partnership. the newer tanks like piglet and Ekia and nim75sg, is done by a single person and Octo isn't involved, if I'm not mistaken. I still refer back to his partner and not Octo himself, as I do not have Octo's number. I hope this clears up the air. (= terryansimon >> was right... Well, let stop discuss about this . .. off the track ..... anyway, both alanseah&dradttg are talking about different person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member piglet Posted October 7, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 7, 2004 QUOTE (KISS @ Oct 7 2004, 06:44 PM) I spent around $1,400 for my last tank 5x2x2.5 ft complete with sump and cabinet. The manufacturer that came yesterday to take a look at my present tank just faxed me his quotation. Its around $3,000. I can see that quality of his tanks is much better. Who are your tank maker, guys? $3000 is possible, if he quotes you starfire glass. the cost of starfire glass, for my 4ft tank, for only one piece, is good enough to buy another 4ft tank with cabinet altogether. Agreed with terryansimon... $3000 > should be using Sarphire glass!! You must check it out? If it is not Sarphire glass but normal glass > and he quote $3,000.. haha. Both terryansimon, me and Ekia want to build one for you (normal glass)> for $2999. For pricing for 5ft tank> best if you ask our tankmaker for a quotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hamannbmw Posted October 7, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 7, 2004 if u wan 15mm glass, it will cost around 3K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KISS Posted October 7, 2004 Author Share Posted October 7, 2004 Can u give me their contact numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member piglet Posted October 7, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 7, 2004 For a 5ft with full euro bracing , good silicon... 12mm >good enough.. plus > must be a good tank maker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member piglet Posted October 7, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 7, 2004 okie pm you ... pls give him time to reply you as he > running few big projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member alanseah Posted October 7, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 7, 2004 my tank maker, is the same as dradttg and alanseah. as in, at that point of time, it was a sort of partnership. the newer tanks like piglet and Ekia and nim75sg, is done by a single person and Octo isn't involved, if I'm not mistaken. I still refer back to his partner and not Octo himself, as I do not have Octo's number. I hope this clears up the air. (= yup the tank maker of piglet just call me in the evening also.. and clear things with me... well octo is out of business so let's forget about him and continue life and dont talk about the past anymore... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dradttg Posted October 7, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 7, 2004 Sorry for bringing up the past. KISS: This is a good opportunity to consider going for a smaller tank. I really regret for for 5 ft. Equipment always underpowered and water change is an headache. I have seen a lot of 3 ft tank here and all very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member piglet Posted October 7, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 7, 2004 to senior bro alanseah and dradttg; just a misunderstanding. Wei also know > this incident >cause by some misunderstanding. esp for me> i am sorrie too . never want to bring up the 'past' i am the most junior reefer among all of you , should be me to > . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member decentkid Posted October 7, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 7, 2004 okie pm you ... pls give him time to reply you as he > running few big projects. yea...one of his projects is from me....and a new one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member piglet Posted October 7, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 7, 2004 yea...one of his projects is from me....and a new one.... a new one. ?? never mind about this... congrat.... ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member XPeriment 626 Posted October 7, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 7, 2004 wah, $3k for new tank... maybe you should check out Eaquarist offer... http://www.sgreefclub.com/forum/index.php?...ndpost&p=283492 Quote Be teachable always, nobody has a monopoly on wisdom. But learn to distinguish "fact" from "opinion". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KISS Posted October 8, 2004 Author Share Posted October 8, 2004 To draddttg: Actually, I have started with a 2 ft, complete with overflow and sump in 2001. Then, I got a 4ft IOS in early 2003, which is wrong for a marine set-up. It is now a chiclid tank. The thing with my present 5 ft is that it is built to fit into a hole ( which was hacked for this purpose) between my bedroom and my living room, so that the aquariunm can be viewed on both sides. This leakage is really a heartache for me. Actually, after hearing so many suggestions, im at loss at the solutions. To silicon only? Or to just make another main tank? Or to do the whole set-up again? $$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member piglet Posted October 8, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 8, 2004 To silicon only?Or to just make another main tank? Or to do the whole set-up again? $$$$$ bro KISS.. check the price and compare > To silicon only vs make another main tank. in my own opinion. > don't need to do whole new set-up again. unless> your cabinet or sump is not suitable for marine or poorly "build" . get a good tank maker to make a good ,strong tank and piping for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member dradttg Posted October 8, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 8, 2004 To draddttg: Actually, I have started with a 2 ft, complete with overflow and sump in 2001.Then, I got a 4ft IOS in early 2003, which is wrong for a marine set-up. It is now a chiclid tank. The thing with my present 5 ft is that it is built to fit into a hole ( which was hacked for this purpose) between my bedroom and my living room, so that the aquariunm can be viewed on both sides. This leakage is really a heartache for me. Actually, after hearing so many suggestions, im at loss at the solutions. To silicon only? Or to just make another main tank? Or to do the whole set-up again? $$$$$ I see I see. Just suggestion: Maybe can make small tank and use the excess space for Protein Skimmer. I failed to plan for my Beckett and now my tank is very untidy. 3K for just the tank is way too ex. Most 12mm 5 ft tank with full Chanai wood cabinet cost > $1400 and majority of the cost is for the cabinet. Hence, $500 - $600 is a more reliable amount for just the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincegoh Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 To draddttg: Actually, I have started with a 2 ft, complete with overflow and sump in 2001.Then, I got a 4ft IOS in early 2003, which is wrong for a marine set-up. It is now a chiclid tank. The thing with my present 5 ft is that it is built to fit into a hole ( which was hacked for this purpose) between my bedroom and my living room, so that the aquariunm can be viewed on both sides. This leakage is really a heartache for me. Actually, after hearing so many suggestions, im at loss at the solutions. To silicon only? Or to just make another main tank? Or to do the whole set-up again? $$$$$ If u want, I can introduce u my tank maker. I got my tank and sump for less than $1000. I think they also do repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryansimon Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 tank and sump can be quite cheap. the cost increases astronomically when a cabinet comes into play, especially chennai wood cabinet. even worse if you opt to use thicker amounts of chennai wood for the beams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KISS Posted October 11, 2004 Author Share Posted October 11, 2004 Finally, I found the solution! Get a new tank, and a new cabinet! That's it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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