Local makers of large glass tanks?

[capman]

Does anyone know of anyone who builds large (as in, 300 - 500 gallons) glass tanks? If so, what sort of reputation do they have?... do they build good tanks?

We are contemplating/planning a very large reef tank at Augsburg College in a few years in our new science building, and I'm wondering whether the way to go would be to have someone build the tank in place, since moving a tank that size would be quite a challenge.

Thanks.

[1coolvw]

Not that this counts as a local builder, but Mitch from Inter-American has been to my father in laws home twice to help repair and install tanks. You may be able to swing that. The repair was due to the lack of good directions on how to setup the tank and stand that caused a seam to go. He has 2 400 gallon tanks built by Mitch in his house.

[otolith]

What?!? 2-400g tanks? Doesn't he want to be a member of TCMAS and have people over to show off his system?

[1coolvw]

I have brought it up several times, he has alot of aptasia in the coral tank and doesn't want to show the tank in the current state. It is not a thriving reef tank, but the tank, stand, trim work and sump system are nice. The fish are cool too. Plus he has plenty of room in his house for the meeting. I'll work on him again. (I'll take pics for sure)

He has also just finished two ponds (one small and one large with a cool waterfall) and he is spending alot of time finishing these before winter.

[dirk griffin]

Hi Bill, I have the large 10' acyrlic ones I worked on this summer, pm sent