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I don't mean to burst your bubble but have you considered the cost of lighting, skimmer and all the other equipment you will have to buy. On top of that the cost of electricity to run a tank that size. You will have the cost of rock, sand and the cost of allthe coral to fill the tank If you have a problem paying $2300 for a tank you might want to look at all the other costs

Yeah, I meant to say "glass" but acrylic was still on the brain. Freudian slip??

Just got my custom quote back from indooroceans. $2300. Yikes. It's either glass cages for $800 or $400 for make my own. Hmmmm

plexiglass is acrylic sheet and cast just a name brand

Sounds like it is going to be awesome. Take lots of pics to post. And Good luck!

There is a a provider called Indoor Oceans (indooroceans.com) in Nashville that I asked for a quote. I'm pretty sure I can get the materials for about $400. But nothing confirmed yet. Piedmont Plastics has a location in Nashville, also.

Coventry, yeah, I'd rather take my hand at acrylic over plexiglass. I'm not so sure my silicone skills can handle that much water. At least with acrylic, it welds.

Robb, thanks for that! I had no idea Glasscages was in Dickson, TN. Not too far away for a pickup. A bit apprehensive on just a 90-day no leakage warranty, though. Of course, there is NO warranty on building my own.

Have you tried a glass manufacturer? Binswanger is here in Chattanooga and they will custom make any size glass you need cheap. Of course, you would have to build it.

Glasscages has one about those dimensions, its 24" wide though, for $800ish. Granted, it's a Glasscages, but it's cheap.

Thanks DJ! Yeah, I got lucky with that one. I saw an opportunity, and I took it fast!! ((big grin))

Oh, and I forgot to mention, I am asking for a quote for a custom tank, for reference. If it is not *much* more than it will take to make my own, I would rather go that route, and just build my sump. Thanks for the advice!

Agreed. I have heard really good reviews on the acrylic magnet cleaner. It's plastic teeth should be safe, as long as you aren't reckless. Of course, this is only what I've heard. My 55g should be glass as it is silicon'd at the joints, but it scratched easily. ((Shrugs)) For that, this worked really well.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_viewit...content=MF1310

you can actually have a respected tank maker make you a tank of those dimensions. Although I wanted a acrylic tank for many years, I now wish mine was glass and at least 24inches wide. I absolutely hate cleaning the front "glass" because of the scratch risk. Can't use the classic magnet cleaner.

Good luck with your endeavor. A lot of knowledgeable people around the site if you run in to any snags. Wish i could talk my wife into something like that but I have been condemned to the basement for my projects.