Stand and Canopy Question

[shine~on]

Hey, got a question about stands and canopies for your tanks. I have someone who will custom build me a stand and canopy with Oak wood and whatever moldings I want for $400. I just wanted to know if this is a good deal? I have never researched this type of thing. What did you pay for your combo or did you build yourself, if you built yourself how much did it cost for the materials?
Thanks.

 

[tizzo]

I paid $109.00 for my stand, and a canopy for my saltwater tank (higher for metal halides) was quoted to be custom made for $200.00. Shop around.

 

[daniel411]

For a highly detailed, sturdy, well made oak stand. I'd consider $400 a very reasonable price.

 

[trigger digger]

$400 for a custom stand & Hood is cheap. Take a look at the poor quality, cookie cutter pine/plywood set-ups at every aquarium store out there. I can't MAKE a decent quality combo for under $200 myself. Just make sure they are a seasoned cabinet maker, and can produce good looking doors as well.