Need some help with a big tank

[klondike4001]

Looking to get a large tank (300 gallon + sump) built, looking to get thought on builders you've actually used, please no speculation, we're all heard stories about *those* manufacturering companies. Thanks in advance, this is just fact finding mission at the moment so I can get quotes.

[allan]

I got my 190 second hand from Glass Cages. Solidly built as far as I can tell.

[Big_Pun]

i have a second hand DSA(deep sea aquatics) its only a 70g but compared to other tanks ive owned its very solid even for a 36 inch tank the glass is thicker, also my stand and canopy are DSA very solid even when im rocking a nice wave no creaks or cracks and no worries of tank seperating. DSA is also in Dallas

[Europhyllia]

I have a DSA tank as well -215 gallons and am happy with it. Stand is nice enough but I could imagine some improvements on it. Tank seems to be very good quality though and using the Ocean View line it was really a good deal financially (over the standard DSA line they produce)

[RayAllen]

ive also had a glass cages aquarium that was built very well.

[alton]

DSA #1 if you can afford it (Not the Oceanview Line) Not to knock them.
Marineland #2, A bunch of people have bought the 300DD like myself with no major issues. The only complaints are the overflows could be larger. If had the money I would of gone with a tank only 25" tall.

[Europhyllia]

When I spoke to DSA they said the difference between the standard DSA and the Ocean View is: the trim and taping of the silicone seams. Neither one is that important to me. Material, design, actual silicone spacing, etc. = all the same (according to DSA)

I also just got a Marineland cube and love it but boy the quick flow drain assemble that came with it is SO loud. The little 60g cube is 3 times as loud as the big 215 Ocean View with the mega-flow overflow kits