SRC Member SpiderOne Posted January 20, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 20, 2004 Anyone? . How come everywhere i go its $500-600 for a 2ft with cabinet and sump. what has happened since i left man. inflation ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Tang Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 You returning to the hobby? Replacing tyre wear & tear too expensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SpiderOne Posted January 20, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 20, 2004 nah . i just miss having my own little world... free for me to scape and rearrange and remake however i wish... with all its inhabitants..who worship me. whos very existence depend on my mood. a whole contained ecosystem where i am god. GOD . oh sorry.. did i get carried away.. i meant i like fish.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwilly Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 I like cars, babes, fishes.. the lot.. going your fren shop to pick up some LS.. hiakhiak..!!! wahaha..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SpiderOne Posted January 20, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 20, 2004 have fun. see u in dayto.. i mean LCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member 19percula Posted January 20, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 20, 2004 $500 for a 2 feet tank wif sump and cabinate? so X meh cannot be lah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weileong Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 where can get better deal? Quote Weileong's 4ft tank Part I Weileong's 4ft tank Part II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member 19percula Posted January 20, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 20, 2004 i guess wif that type of price almost everywhere also better price right!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weileong Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 everywhere like?? Cos I oso need to go source for a 2ft tank with cabinet but no sump. Quote Weileong's 4ft tank Part I Weileong's 4ft tank Part II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member 19percula Posted January 20, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 20, 2004 serious ah so X meh cant believe it if like this better buy from here wait for pple to sell lor still cant beleive its so X tomolo me go check out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weileong Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 he say "everywhere" he go also $500-$600. Probably he already checked with a few places and got this price already. Actually see the cabinet cost abt $300-$400 and add the cost of the sump and tank and you get close to that price. Quote Weileong's 4ft tank Part I Weileong's 4ft tank Part II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member 19percula Posted January 20, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 20, 2004 is it becoz its cny period LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weileong Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 should not be. Anyway can go around to ask Quote Weileong's 4ft tank Part I Weileong's 4ft tank Part II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member 19percula Posted January 20, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 20, 2004 huh? okie lets calculate for a 3 feet x 1.5x1.5 custom make about $50 go glass shop make8mm thick sump about $120 cabinate about lets say $200 go wood shop make total about $370 correct me if i m wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ryz Posted January 20, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 20, 2004 glass shop they know how to make decent looking tank with top and bottom euro bracing and sump? They deliver to your house for free? Cabinet strong enough? Can gimme the contacts?? Thanks. Maybe in future wanna get bigger tank. Quote Live and Let Live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weileong Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 you referring to normal wood and not chenai wood? I really not sure too but I heard it cost like $300-$400 for the cabinet alone. The cheaper the better news for me lol. Quote Weileong's 4ft tank Part I Weileong's 4ft tank Part II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member 19percula Posted January 20, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 20, 2004 bro guess u got to check out the wood shop by the way i m also making a new tank my house maybe can check for u while i make mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weileong Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 pls help me check cabinet for 2ftx2ftx2ft 10mm IOS tank using chenai wood. No need sump. Quote Weileong's 4ft tank Part I Weileong's 4ft tank Part II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member 19percula Posted January 20, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted January 20, 2004 roger will pm u after cny then can go check hope got gd buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SpiderOne Posted January 21, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2004 btw to avoid confusion. it comes with cabinet tank sump pipes i received quotes between $480 and $650. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwilly Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 btw to avoid confusion. it comes with cabinet tank sump pipes i received quotes between $480 and $650. maybe u check with bro rodian on his tank maker.. workmanship maybe abit sluggish, but one of the more reasonable pricing.. tell me if he dun do a proper job, I intro u my place blangala car washer.. $10 a pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member SpiderOne Posted January 21, 2004 Author SRC Member Share Posted January 21, 2004 bwilly. ... i did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishchemist Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 I recently got a quotient for a 4 ft tank with cabinet and sump. The followings are the details: "Hi Simon, I have work out the quote for the tank. Below are the details. Main Tank Dow Corning Weatherseal black silicon is used. All glass edges are machined. 12 mm thick glass. Tank comes with euro bracing on the top & bottom of tank to ensure a strong structure. Cabinet Chennai wood is the top grade wood & known to last for decades even under saltwater condition. Chennai structure are all machine file smooth. No rough surface. Won't cut yourself by running yr fingers over them. Sump Tank Size: 4ft sump for 5ft tank. Design of sump will be custom design to individual needs and requirement. Piping optional George Fischer Piping. Pipe work will be designed to have all safety net to prevent any flooding even if main pump failed. Additional cost will depend on pipework. 5 x 1.5 x 2ft Tank, Cabinet, Sump & Hood w/o piping will cost: $1480" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weileong Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 bwilly. ... i did how much did tank_maker quoted you? I was going to look for him to make my 2ft tube + cabinet. Quote Weileong's 4ft tank Part I Weileong's 4ft tank Part II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishchemist Posted January 21, 2004 Share Posted January 21, 2004 Sorry, typo error. I mean quotation instead of quotient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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