I know the feeling. The way I look at it is, if they’re happy it’s worth the sacrifice. I would avoid any correction, all to often I am driven another direction and I should just go with what’s best.
That’s a personal taste question I do a lot of the work myself on everything else I build my own sumps my own stands and canopies, custom tanks are necessary where I live for any tank over 6 ft long , all of my large tanks are acrylic but everything 75 gallons or smaller are glass ,your glass tank is really nice that’s your piece of art . Ps I am setting up a 75 gallon saltwater reef tank sps , acropora I can’t wait
David , This tank is a dream but so so expensive. I recently upgrade my 98 gal to a 120 gal acrylic tank. I got it used off the market place. It’s a 5ft tank and it has the filtration behind the tank. That way you don’t have to worry about leaks. I have two pumps pumping the water back in from the other side. The guy I bought it from had it as a salt water tank. So I cleaned it up and hosed it out. There were a lot of scratches on the tank so I buffed them all out the best I could. I think the tank looks great now and it’s housing my CA SA cichlids. That extra ft makes the cichlids happy. I also added a new canister filter a Sun Sun hw 3000 the filter is really nice and moves a lot of water. I like that I can hide my heaters and everything in the back of the tank. Even my canister filter suction and return. Is in the back. I like not being able to see all the stuff. I feel much better having an acrylic tank and don’t have to worry about seals breaking. My black tiger Oscar is getting big he’s already grown an inch in less than 4 weeks. I love him though all black with some orange spots.
@@CichlidCharmer oh yeah I have learned a lot from your channel as well and it is very highly produced well and the camera work you can tell your artistic. I am so glad you got into CA SA cichlids aren’t they fun? So personable.
I am a sump advocate and love them on my 500 and 340 gallon aquariums. I can not imagine using a sump where it is not glass or acrylic. Being able to see into the sump from all angles is something I must have. Baby fish, shrimp, plants and a center refugium make my sump a fun and interesting place to view.
Custom is the best, no questions. I have once bought a 125 like your 75 gallon and because it was brand new I expected way more. So I tried to return it to get another one just like, maybe even the same one. I ended leaving it at the store and bought a used 125 and resealed it. Cost me 120$ with the silicone and nearly all my finger tips lol! Warranties on glass are nice sounding but I bought glass art before that cost about 5000$ and when it broke… I contacted the artist to see if it could be repaired and she offered to make a paper weight from it… not really the same but glass is glass and unless you make that deal with yourself not to get upset when things happen I would avoid it. I guess the same could even be said about fish for that matter, but fish keeping is not for the faint of heart either, nor a bruiser. I would get 2 if I had the help and the space. Great video and thanks for sharing again Dave! Stay happy and healthy my friend!!!😊❤
Hi David, too me the cost of tank is irrelevant as long as you’re happy with your purchase, it doesn’t matter what anyone thinks about the cost. More power to you for doing what you want, and to me that’s priceless. It’s a beautiful tank and set up ,congrats on it , and wish you all the success with it mate . Just look forward to updates on it.
I feel like these amazing high end tanks cost really comes down to the transport. Thats the real value . Picked up many tanks off facebook marketplace with a buddy and his truck and it isnt fun or easy and obviously i pay them for their time.
I love my custom 90gal tank, it was a lot of money, but I feel safer with it over the pet store tanks thou I purchased the thicker glass ones with black seams the custom one is just a better-looking and stronger built tank. I'm looking again into another custom tank for a reef set up, it has been on my mind calling my name "Polly go for it, you need to kill off $$$ of fish again" thank you for showing us your sump set up and what to look for since I'm a bit scared to start this process. Oh, just another project yet again so my family can put me into a nut home sooner than later. Thanks for another great video I really enjoy them.
Hi, I love your videos, and you, lol. I am sorry that this has not got anything to do with what you are talking about but there are tons of videos about water changes but no one says how they get the clean water up to the same temperature as the water in the tank before putting it in. I have to fill up buckets and check the temperature of the water in the bucket and the tank, to make sure they are the same. Takes a very long time! I look forward to all your new videos. Wish you did them more often. Thanks Mandy Green , Portsmouth, U.K.
Everything looks great, the way they pay attention to the details do make them a higher grade, but that cricket alone would drive me crazy. I've looked into Custom Aquarium tanks and have come to the realization that I can't afford them, maybe one day I'll have a huge 240 or higher gallon, but not anytime soon.
So cool to see the carpintis and oscar growing slightly bigger with every video! I got 2 oscars in a 200g with some other south americans, one unfortunately passed because of stress from the others... The other is doing great, grew from 1.5-3 inches in 2.5 weeks 🤩
For large tank absolutely you want a custom tank from a very reputable company. I own a custom Aquarium and I've had it now for going on 4 or 5 years I'm totally happy with it. I did how ever spring for the whole package Tank stand and sump for sure very expensive. I also have 9 other smaller tanks from a 125 down to a 5 1/2 gallon tanks all of those are just store bought tanks except my 125 I got off the market place so don't know where it came from. But you had great points on the tank and yes I have those same kind of valves on my overflow box and they are for sure tough to get tuned just right.
I think it's worth it !!! I have a Planet Tank it is well made, cost a little more, I will do it again. In a year I'm going to purchase a tank, trying to decide to going with a custom aquarium or a plant tank.
If I had spent that much on a tank, I would have gotten the same kind of stand from them. I wouldn’t be able to look at that stand the way it is. My OCD would kill me. But I’m sure, the price tag on the aquarium alone was a huge hit. Either way, your tank is awesome. And your tips were great for anyone wanting to go that route.
If you're thinking the stand is finished, I still have to do the finish work. It will have stained 1x6 trim and doors which will make it much more beautiful than their stands. But that's okay if you would prefer their stands. I wanted something different.
@@CichlidCharmer ah ok, that makes sense. Finished I’m sure would look amazing, I was just referring to its current state. Can’t wait to see how you finish it up.
Great video! That's a dream tank for most people for sure. Sounds like the website you got the tank from should have better "Noticeable" upgrades when building the tank OR if you did this all over the phone, maybe the sales personnel need more training to mention upgrade options and the reason for the particular upgrade. I wouldn't buy a tank from any big box store for sure. As i did buy from a local fish store that's been around for 50 years and they really know their stuff and have great products and recommendations.
My primary tanks are always expensive. My show tank my hobby tank usually it’s dollar per gallon sale or 50% off. I think that’s what they’re doing now.
Hey Dave, I too have contemplated getting custom aquarium. I am working on getting a 210 to 250 gallon tank for my Malawi Cichlids that are growing out in my 75 gallon tank. The prices make me pause but i think they are probably worth it.
@@CichlidCharmer cant wait lol. Its not cheap but i think it'll be worth it in the long run. Especially for a tank this size i didn't want to go cheap lol
I recently had to down size my tanks only because my schedule for life had to change for better of my son. If i could get one last tank, it'd be something like this definitely
@@CichlidCharmer I have one of the 75 gallons up for sale now, and rehomed a few to clear out a 75 for breeding a young pair of red terrors. I still have the cuban in a tank and yellow jacket in another. Trimac and jack dempsey in 125 and my gallon which I'll be selling that had my angels. I've culled down on the stock to make this move happen and it sucks. Maybe at the beginning of next year I can try and wiggle in a 6ft tank.
I'd absolutely go with a better brand on a tank that big. The smaller tanks i am a Seapora snob and will not buy an aqueon as seapora center braces are the best outta the less expensive brand.
Nice tank, yea their sump design is not ideal. About that cricket, cover you sump then do 1 shot of bug spray, will force it out then you can kill it. My tank stand is in the garage, it happens to me all the time.
Just trying to understand, you spent so much on the tank but not get a stand from them? Was the stand as expensive as the tank? Also I they don’t give a good warranty? It’s surprising
I wanted my stand to look like the others. I haven't had time to do the finish work yet. Their stands aren't cheap. It would have been several thousand extra and or wouldn't have matched the stand sitting right around the corner from it. The warranty only applies if you use their stands.
You don't need tempered glass in aquatics. You're not gonna bang everyday in an aquarium but over time, if there is any bending, then tempered glass will fail before the normal glass because of the brittleness.
@@CichlidCharmer I have a dog and crickets find a way in every now and then. They love the back of the tank and it drives me crazy. The tape works great…
One thing I am always thinking is with the amount of money you are spending on fish and the huge size of your tanks is why you don’t have salt water fish. I have an electric blue acara and nyererei cichlid and they are both fully colored up and look really nice but still they are nothing compared to salt water fish of the Indopacific region. I have been scuba diving in the Similan islands and Indonesia and those experiences were mind blowing. If I had the money, time and tank size I would get salt water tanks for sure.
Worth it? Would you go custom, or are the standard tanks from the big box stores good enough? Let me know!
I know the feeling. The way I look at it is, if they’re happy it’s worth the sacrifice. I would avoid any correction, all to often I am driven another direction and I should just go with what’s best.
That’s a personal taste question I do a lot of the work myself on everything else I build my own sumps my own stands and canopies, custom tanks are necessary where I live for any tank over 6 ft long , all of my large tanks are acrylic but everything 75 gallons or smaller are glass ,your glass tank is really nice that’s your piece of art . Ps I am setting up a 75 gallon saltwater reef tank sps , acropora I can’t wait
David ,
This tank is a dream but so so expensive. I recently upgrade my 98 gal to a 120 gal acrylic tank. I got it used off the market place. It’s a 5ft tank and it has the filtration behind the tank. That way you don’t have to worry about leaks. I have two pumps pumping the water back in from the other side. The guy I bought it from had it as a salt water tank. So I cleaned it up and hosed it out. There were a lot of scratches on the tank so I buffed them all out the best I could. I think the tank looks great now and it’s housing my CA SA cichlids. That extra ft makes the cichlids happy. I also added a new canister filter a Sun Sun hw 3000 the filter is really nice and moves a lot of water. I like that I can hide my heaters and everything in the back of the tank. Even my canister filter suction and return. Is in the back. I like not being able to see all the stuff. I feel much better having an acrylic tank and don’t have to worry about seals breaking. My black tiger Oscar is getting big he’s already grown an inch in less than 4 weeks. I love him though all black with some orange spots.
Love hearing about your tanks, Jeremy. Isn't it crazy how fast those oscars grow??
@@CichlidCharmer oh yeah I have learned a lot from your channel as well and it is very highly produced well and the camera work you can tell your artistic. I am so glad you got into CA SA cichlids aren’t they fun? So personable.
Very nice
I am a sump advocate and love them on my 500 and 340 gallon aquariums. I can not imagine using a sump where it is not glass or acrylic. Being able to see into the sump from all angles is something I must have. Baby fish, shrimp, plants and a center refugium make my sump a fun and interesting place to view.
Custom is the best, no questions. I have once bought a 125 like your 75 gallon and because it was brand new I expected way more. So I tried to return it to get another one just like, maybe even the same one. I ended leaving it at the store and bought a used 125 and resealed it. Cost me 120$ with the silicone and nearly all my finger tips lol! Warranties on glass are nice sounding but I bought glass art before that cost about 5000$ and when it broke… I contacted the artist to see if it could be repaired and she offered to make a paper weight from it… not really the same but glass is glass and unless you make that deal with yourself not to get upset when things happen I would avoid it. I guess the same could even be said about fish for that matter, but fish keeping is not for the faint of heart either, nor a bruiser. I would get 2 if I had the help and the space. Great video and thanks for sharing again Dave! Stay happy and healthy my friend!!!😊❤
Hi David, too me the cost of tank is irrelevant as long as you’re happy with your purchase, it doesn’t matter what anyone thinks about the cost. More power to you for doing what you want, and to me that’s priceless. It’s a beautiful tank and set up ,congrats on it , and wish you all the success with it mate . Just look forward to updates on it.
If I had the scratch I'd buy a custom tank like that in a heartbeat!
Thank you!
"I'm no King of DIY" 🤣😂
Sir you should get a Birchir they would look beutiful in that tank! espeacially a delhezi birchir!
It would be cool, but I have a tire track eel growing out for the tank. She's about eight inches long -- another few months and she'll be ready.
I feel like these amazing high end tanks cost really comes down to the transport. Thats the real value . Picked up many tanks off facebook marketplace with a buddy and his truck and it isnt fun or easy and obviously i pay them for their time.
custom aquariums make incredible tanks however there warranty is a slap in the face
I love my custom 90gal tank, it was a lot of money, but I feel safer with it over the pet store tanks thou I purchased the thicker glass ones with black seams the custom one is just a better-looking and stronger built tank. I'm looking again into another custom tank for a reef set up, it has been on my mind calling my name "Polly go for it, you need to kill off $$$ of fish again" thank you for showing us your sump set up and what to look for since I'm a bit scared to start this process. Oh, just another project yet again so my family can put me into a nut home sooner than later. Thanks for another great video I really enjoy them.
Lovely
Thank you
Hi, I love your videos, and you, lol. I am sorry that this has not got anything to do with what you are talking about but there are tons of videos about water changes but no one says how they get the clean water up to the same temperature as the water in the tank before putting it in. I have to fill up buckets and check the temperature of the water in the bucket and the tank, to make sure they are the same. Takes a very long time! I look forward to all your new videos. Wish you did them more often. Thanks Mandy Green , Portsmouth, U.K.
Everything looks great, the way they pay attention to the details do make them a higher grade, but that cricket alone would drive me crazy. I've looked into Custom Aquarium tanks and have come to the realization that I can't afford them, maybe one day I'll have a huge 240 or higher gallon, but not anytime soon.
So cool to see the carpintis and oscar growing slightly bigger with every video! I got 2 oscars in a 200g with some other south americans, one unfortunately passed because of stress from the others... The other is doing great, grew from 1.5-3 inches in 2.5 weeks 🤩
Isn't it incredible? I've never seen a fish grow so quickly.
For large tank absolutely you want a custom tank from a very reputable company. I own a custom Aquarium and I've had it now for going on 4 or 5 years I'm totally happy with it. I did how ever spring for the whole package Tank stand and sump for sure very expensive. I also have 9 other smaller tanks from a 125 down to a 5 1/2 gallon tanks all of those are just store bought tanks except my 125 I got off the market place so don't know where it came from. But you had great points on the tank and yes I have those same kind of valves on my overflow box and they are for sure tough to get tuned just right.
your oscar is adorable
Isn't he? Thank you!
I think it's worth it !!! I have a Planet Tank it is well made, cost a little more, I will do it again. In a year I'm going to purchase a tank, trying to decide to going with a custom aquarium or a plant tank.
If I had spent that much on a tank, I would have gotten the same kind of stand from them. I wouldn’t be able to look at that stand the way it is. My OCD would kill me. But I’m sure, the price tag on the aquarium alone was a huge hit. Either way, your tank is awesome. And your tips were great for anyone wanting to go that route.
If you're thinking the stand is finished, I still have to do the finish work. It will have stained 1x6 trim and doors which will make it much more beautiful than their stands. But that's okay if you would prefer their stands. I wanted something different.
@@CichlidCharmer ah ok, that makes sense. Finished I’m sure would look amazing, I was just referring to its current state. Can’t wait to see how you finish it up.
Great video! That's a dream tank for most people for sure. Sounds like the website you got the tank from should have better "Noticeable" upgrades when building the tank OR if you did this all over the phone, maybe the sales personnel need more training to mention upgrade options and the reason for the particular upgrade. I wouldn't buy a tank from any big box store for sure. As i did buy from a local fish store that's been around for 50 years and they really know their stuff and have great products and recommendations.
Thank you! I would feel better buying from my LFS as well instead of a big box store.
We absolutely love our 240 nine foot long aquarium. Same situation as you - could've upgraded -wasn't told in advance. Merde! About $6,000 Cdn.
Seems like they'd want to make more money on upgrades, right?
@@CichlidCharmer Absah - cichlid - lee!
I bought a 150 gallon from them. You get what you pay for quality aint cheap 🤣🐟
My primary tanks are always expensive. My show tank my hobby tank usually it’s dollar per gallon sale or 50% off. I think that’s what they’re doing now.
cricket has to go, unwelcome and noisy
once i get past 75 gallons im going to marketplace & such and hoping i dont have to fix it .... the savings are worth the risk
Oh man those are 3 meters 😧, wonderful aquarium
Just a touch over. Thank you!
@@CichlidCharmer you're welcome, I have two aquariums made of glass (not massive like yours) and i almost never use razors, I'd hate to scratch them 😂
Hey Dave, I too have contemplated getting custom aquarium. I am working on getting a 210 to 250 gallon tank for my Malawi Cichlids that are growing out in my 75 gallon tank. The prices make me pause but i think they are probably worth it.
They are so nice! I hope you do it.
I have my custom aquariums 180 getting delivered in the next week or 2. so excited. also is going to have south Americans in it.
Nice! You're gonna love it.
@@CichlidCharmer cant wait lol. Its not cheap but i think it'll be worth it in the long run. Especially for a tank this size i didn't want to go cheap lol
What lights are those currently on the tank…. I know ur bio lists multiple lights.
I recently had to down size my tanks only because my schedule for life had to change for better of my son. If i could get one last tank, it'd be something like this definitely
Dennis, you still have the tanks you recently told me about though?
@@CichlidCharmer I have one of the 75 gallons up for sale now, and rehomed a few to clear out a 75 for breeding a young pair of red terrors. I still have the cuban in a tank and yellow jacket in another. Trimac and jack dempsey in 125 and my gallon which I'll be selling that had my angels. I've culled down on the stock to make this move happen and it sucks. Maybe at the beginning of next year I can try and wiggle in a 6ft tank.
You could use a leaf blower get that cricket out
That's a great idea
Have you considered adding some rare plecos to San Quentin?
in my opinion it's like a cool Easter egg in your tank
I'd absolutely go with a better brand on a tank that big. The smaller tanks i am a Seapora snob and will not buy an aqueon as seapora center braces are the best outta the less expensive brand.
Nice tank, yea their sump design is not ideal.
About that cricket, cover you sump then do 1 shot of bug spray, will force it out then you can kill it. My tank stand is in the garage, it happens to me all the time.
Thanks for the great idea 💡
Just trying to understand, you spent so much on the tank but not get a stand from them? Was the stand as expensive as the tank?
Also I they don’t give a good warranty? It’s surprising
I wanted my stand to look like the others. I haven't had time to do the finish work yet. Their stands aren't cheap. It would have been several thousand extra and or wouldn't have matched the stand sitting right around the corner from it. The warranty only applies if you use their stands.
I built a 240gallon 8foot long plywood for under a thousand, hell of alot cheaper and built like a tank😂
You don't need tempered glass in aquatics. You're not gonna bang everyday in an aquarium but over time, if there is any bending, then tempered glass will fail before the normal glass because of the brittleness.
Yep. That's why I am glad I chose this. Thanks!
Sir may I ask what do you do for work :D
I am a photographer and I work at Costco also.
That’s like $16,000 AUD! 😢😢😢
A lot, I know!
Place dry dog food on duck tape sticky side up and you’ll catch the cricket
Thanks. Sounds like you've had a little experience with this
@@CichlidCharmer I have a dog and crickets find a way in every now and then. They love the back of the tank and it drives me crazy. The tape works great…
One thing I am always thinking is with the amount of money you are spending on fish and the huge size of your tanks is why you don’t have salt water fish. I have an electric blue acara and nyererei cichlid and they are both fully colored up and look really nice but still they are nothing compared to salt water fish of the Indopacific region. I have been scuba diving in the Similan islands and Indonesia and those experiences were mind blowing. If I had the money, time and tank size I would get salt water tanks for sure.
take the carpintis out
Never. Well, unless he gets super aggressive.
@@CichlidCharmer okay