Cheap Custom TMC Signature Style Tank

[Julian]

I love the TMC signature tanks but there's no way I can afford one. I'd like to get one made that looks similar to these (braceless) but not sure what my options are.

Could I get one made that only has the front made of Optiwhite glass and the rest just regular glass? Would that bring the price down significantly or is it worth going full Optiwhite?

What does the price of an Acrylic tank compare to a glass one?

Dimensions don't have to be exact, but roughly 60cm wide, 30 cm deep and 30 cm high is the kind of size I'm looking for.

I live in London so was wondering if anyone can recommend a company in the UK.

Thanks!

 

[glenn farrar]

Hi Julian
I read a thread a while back (can't remember who sorry) who used a company called ndaquatics in Hertford I bookmarked the site for future reference as they were happy with the quality, maybe look them up and hopefully they can supply you?

Cheers

Glenn

 

[Crossocheilus]

I got a 90 x 45 x 45cm rimless braceless optiwhite everywhere except the base piece and a custom flush cabinet to match from ND Aquatics. Got great help from Carolyn answering all my questions.

I'll take a pic

 

[Julian]

Cool. How much was it?

 

[Crossocheilus]

Here you go:

£474, free delivery

 

[EdwinK]

Sorry to say but silicone seal looks awful.
This is how a decent one should look - http://www.noriuakvariumo.lt/#!/siules

 

[Julian]

Considering the price he paid, it doesn't look bad at all. The seal is even all the way around, it doesn't look messy.

 

[Crossocheilus]

On a smaller tank it might be a problem but for me, for the price, and this size of tank I think I can cope with 5mm of clear silicone. If you can't cope with that then by all means spend almost double on an ada setup.

 

[EdwinK]

In my opinion the tank itself should be perfect. You can save on filtration system, lights etc because later one can make upgrades without much effort.

 

[Julian]

For a tank that's 60x30x30cm (Optiwhite front only) they quoted £70 + £30 delivery which I'm more than happy to pay!

As soon as I get the go ahead from my financial advisor, order will be placed in the next few days!

 

[glenn farrar]

For that price you just can't complain! Hope your financial advisor gives the go ahead mine is awfully tight when it comes to any of my hobbies

Cheers

Glenn

 

[boots]

hi julian
try the aquatic design centre i just bought the tmc signature 60 x45x30 for £10 more and free delivery within the m25

 

[Julian]

hi julian
try the aquatic design centre i just bought the tmc signature 60 x45x30 for £10 more and free delivery within the m25

Is that full optiwhite or just the front? What does the silicone seal look like?

 

[boots]

yes tmc signature tanks are full optiwhite have a look at george farmers featured journals for pic of tank

 

[Julian]

Sorry, I didn't realise you meant an ACTUAL TMC Signature tank. If it's only £10 more I might as well go for one!

 

[Alastair]

The new clear seal edge line look fantastic. Really nice optiwhite and cabinet

 

[darren636]

The new clear seal edge line look fantastic. Really nice optiwhite and cabinet

its about time they got with the 21st century. nice

 

[Alastair]

its about time they got with the 21st century. nice

They weren't doing to great and got bought out and I believe the range will just get better. Oh and the white edgeline is stunning in the flesh. Really really nice

 

[darren636]

the white does look nice.