kiwiplymouth Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 OK. So M.T.S has got to the point where 1,2,3,4 and 5 foot tanks are great for breeding, growing on and bio type tanks but I need a large main display tank. What I need is a tank that that is a least a 7 footer but because this is going to be my main display tank in the lounge I want an exquisite cabinet and hood to go with it. Freight and price are not my main concern for the perfect tank. Who can I find to help me with this project? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Not sure of any tnak makers that could make a really nice stand along with the tank. You may get a better job if you get the stand made elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiplymouth Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Not sure of any tnak makers that could make a really nice stand along with the tank. You may get a better job if you get the stand made elsewhere. Yeah, I had thought that I may need to employ the services of a good cabinet maker as well as a tank builder but was hoping that someone in N.Z may do both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 7' means nothing, is it 18" wire or 48" wide? Tough tanks in Auckland could, but their tanks are often expensive, and combined with freight it would cost even more. Maybe Inside Oceans in christchurch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Yeah, I had thought that I may need to employ the services of a good cabinet maker as well as a tank builder but was hoping that someone in N.Z may do both Would be easier but quality of work may not be up to par compared to getting them done seperate. Freight from North Island would be a lot dearer than from the south so factor that in to. So was it a 7 x 2 x 2 tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiplymouth Posted February 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 7x2x2 is about what i am looking at. I have talked with Tim at Inside oceans. He can build me a suitable tank at a good price but no longer has any contact with a good cabinet maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 got any cabinet makers locally? you will need to let them know the weight it will have to support and will be sealed to make more waterproof a couple of good tank stand threads on here in technical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Port Nicholson Glass in Wellington also makes steel framed stands with nice wood surrounds. And he has good prices. IIRC someone locally had a 3mX1mX1m tank made, plus stand for $2K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiplymouth Posted February 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 Port Nicholson Glass in Wellington also makes steel framed stands with nice wood surrounds. And he has good prices. IIRC someone locally had a 3mX1mX1m tank made, plus stand for $2K. Thanks Ira, I have just had a great chat with Peter at Port Nicholson Glass. He is sending me down some dessign options and a few photo's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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