I've mentioned that I want to upgrade my current tank. I have like a 20+ year old 125g glass aquarium. I know this will eventually leak and I'd feel more comfortable upgrading to acrylic and I want to get a much larger tank in the process.
I am not handy at all. I do have a good plumber I can work with to do some of the work but I think my best option would be to go with a professional tank installer. This seems to be the place in the area that has been around the longest. . I realize this will probably cost a premium and I probably will be willing to pay it.
www.oldtownaquarium.com
I'm trying to get a list of questions I should have for them when I call them. Also, what information or decisions do you think I should have ready for them when I call?
What's generally the deal with these type of businesses? Am I right to assume that they'll probably want me to go with their own acrylic builder versus installing something I could order from say fishtanksdirect?
Any other questions I should ask? I'm thinking I should ask about insurances etc that they have. I'm in a condo building so I'd need them to make sure whatever I get fits into elevator and through doors. On their portfolio page, I saw a pic of them using a crane to lift a tank in through the balcony. I don't think I'd want to incur the cost of that, but I think I'd be more concerned that such a project will be too noticeable to the other owners in the building. I think it would be less noticeable for them to bring a tank in through the parking garage and elevator, meaning less people complaining or noticing.
The flooring here is concrete slab which friends seem to think would hold the weight fine but I figure a professional place like this will know for sure what would be safe to put into my place.
Thanks for any input.
I am not handy at all. I do have a good plumber I can work with to do some of the work but I think my best option would be to go with a professional tank installer. This seems to be the place in the area that has been around the longest. . I realize this will probably cost a premium and I probably will be willing to pay it.
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I'm trying to get a list of questions I should have for them when I call them. Also, what information or decisions do you think I should have ready for them when I call?
What's generally the deal with these type of businesses? Am I right to assume that they'll probably want me to go with their own acrylic builder versus installing something I could order from say fishtanksdirect?
Any other questions I should ask? I'm thinking I should ask about insurances etc that they have. I'm in a condo building so I'd need them to make sure whatever I get fits into elevator and through doors. On their portfolio page, I saw a pic of them using a crane to lift a tank in through the balcony. I don't think I'd want to incur the cost of that, but I think I'd be more concerned that such a project will be too noticeable to the other owners in the building. I think it would be less noticeable for them to bring a tank in through the parking garage and elevator, meaning less people complaining or noticing.
The flooring here is concrete slab which friends seem to think would hold the weight fine but I figure a professional place like this will know for sure what would be safe to put into my place.
Thanks for any input.
