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[JohnDyer]

What are some good places to buy custom aquariums in the USA?
I'm looking into buying a large (hopefully at least 300 gallon) aquarium as soon as I find a house, but I have little scope of how much this should cost. I haven't seen any of that size on Ebay, and Marineland only goes up to 265. I've read that the prices rise sharply past a certain size, but I hope 300 isn't quite there yet. Would $1500 or so cover a tank and stand? I can probably rent a truck and have a few friends help me move it, so shipping doesn't matter.

[turtlegirl]

Where are you located??

[thereverendturtle]

Take a look here....
http://glasscages.com/

[JohnDyer]

Turtlegirl - I'm in Philadelphia. I wouldn't mind driving around a bit to pick it up though, can probably pick up from as far as Georgia or Maine.
Reverendturtle - I suppose getting a custom size would cost extra, and delivery... I'll see. Thanks

[turtlegirl]

Turtlegirl - I'm in Philadelphia. I wouldn't mind driving around a bit to pick it up though, can probably pick up from as far as Georgia or Maine.
Reverendturtle - I suppose getting a custom size would cost extra, and delivery... I'll see. Thanks

I bought mine a few years ago from the Tanked guys at ATM, though I suppose their prices may have gone up a bit since then... I'm in the western states though.

[Moby-Krib]

Glass cages has been a staple for awhile. great recommendation.
1500 wont get you a 300 gall tank and stand new , more like 1200 just for the tank.
Many large tank combos exceed 3k for a good one.
Craigslist is your best friend in this search. Used is the best option.

Edited by Moby-Krib, 11 August 2012 - 05:19 AM.

[Zante]

Have you considered building it yourself?



This channel has also tutorials on how to build glass aquariums, canister and trickle filters, aquarium stands, and lots of other stuff.

I've built a massive filter following his instructions and I couldn't be more pleased with it.

[TwoTankAmin]

craigs list, #99### classifieds- good deals on used tanks

I just bought the following from the MFK classifieds:
150 gal w/ tops- $175
125 gal w/ tops- $135
40L- $50
33- $40
75 w/tops and metal stand- $125
2 working XP3 $100 (50 ea)

Just missed a perfect drilled 180 for $200

265 Gallon Aquarium Set Up - $600 (Thorndale, PA)- http://philadelphia....3192529809.html

[JohnDyer]

Well, this was just a plan for the next year, maybe more. I could probably find a few hundred dollars somewhere if I really decide on a bigger tank. I've never quite trusted craiglist, but I'll keep an eye out there too. Thanks for all of the replies!