Looking for small custom aquarium builder or recommendations on where to get a similar sized shallow glass aquarium

[Oscarmk]

Hello,I haven't posted here in a long long time... I currently have a glass Planet Aquarium 75g, and I am getting a little tired of the size and base rock that unfortunately never got covered in coralline, and I am actually looking to down size, and also start with new rock. Now that I think I have more experience, I have decided on a minimalistic landscape with an easy to access sump using marine pure blocks as the primary rock filtration, big skimmer, filter socks, carbon and an algae scrubber.The build I have in mind is a shallow 15 inch aquarium, 28-36 length, 20-22 wide, want to keep it in the 45 gallon range to make it easy to manage. I would like a peninsula or corner overflow (definitely NOT an AIO aquarium), the most important part here is that even though the footprint of the aquarium will be small, I want to have plenty of space below the cabinet, so my idea was to somehow have a stand that will support the aquarium but also be significantly bigger than the aquarium so that I can easily fit a nice sump, top off container and algae scrubber.By far my main concern in this custom build is quality and reliability, not talking about low-iron glass (although that could be an option), but about thick panels and good silicone seals, coupled with a good oversized stand. I have never had an aquarium leak/fail thankfully, but this has always been my major concern with keeping an aquarium, I moved to a new house recently and the last thing I want is the aquarium failing.I am also open to the idea of it being acrylic instead of glass, I know it can possibly be more reliable, but I also know this greatly depends on who builds it, as it is significantly harder to build right.If anyone can recommend a builder or knows where I could get a similar sized NEW (it definitely must be new) aquarium and an oversized stand for it, please post here or PM me.Thanks,-Oscar

 

[Opus]

Have you considered a Lowboy frag tank?  It is 48x24x10 making it 50 gallons.   I know DNA sells them, and will also add a ghost overflow for I think around $140.  Not sure on there stand options.  I know when I was looking they had a cool metal stand but it was almost double the cost of the tank.

 

[Oscarmk]

I think it could be an option, but 10 height might be too low for viewing, 15 is pushing it already I think. I’ll go to DNA to take a look, thank you

 

[Opus]

I can understand that.  I personally like to view mine from the top.  I would love to setup a lowboy and fill it full of clams.Have you checked with Planet Aquariums?  I know they used to do custom tanks.  Not sure if they required a certain size before they would do a custom build.Also might want to ask on the facebook page, more traffic there.   I know there used to be a local guy that built tanks, not sure if he is still around.

 

[Opus]

Just did some searching and the local guy is David Varela (dvups1).  Looks like he has never signed on here since the board upgraded a few years ago so no idea if he is still in the game.Looks like your best bet is to go to your favorite LFS and have them get a quote from Planet Aquariums.  I would suggest Aqua Studios if you don't have a favorite.

 

[Heath]

Planet Aquariums, SCA, Miracle Aquariums will all do custom sizes.

 

[Oscarmk]

Thank you everyone, I decided to get a quote for a planet aquarium from aquastudios. I decided on 36L*21W*15H which will hold about 47 gallons, also getting the stand from them, I went with 1/2 bottom glass thickness , 3/8 in the sides, rimmed, and with partial euro brace on the ends only, center overflow. Does this sound like it has enough thickness?, as I understand height is the primary factor for thickness, so 3/8 sides and 1/2 should be more than enough, with the partial brace and rim.I am planning to reuse all my equipment, would the reef octopus 150SSS Skimmer be too much for 45 gallons?, I will not be able to fit the ATO inside the cabinet, but everything else will fit nicely. I am planning to buy a small piece of furniture that will go right next to the aquarium and have the ATO hidden there, and the controller on top like I have it now, except the ATO is inside. The only thing I was considering changing were the lights SB Reef lights Wifi 32 as they will be now too big or a little overkill at 32’’, the same length as the aquarium, but could certainly work, was thinking of getting the new hydra 32 HD for a slimmer look, would a single one of this work?. I will be keeping softies and LPS only.