DiY Acrylic Tank Building

[googs15]

how long did it take

 

[milkman407]

Ummm, I think the tank and everything with it took probably a week. Its much easier building the stand first, so that you have a table to work on , and you don't have to lift that beast and walk with it.

 

[drewmprs]

How much does an 8 x 4 sheet of 3/4 " acrylic cost? What is the best website to get it from?

 

[mr336]

Try tese guys.

www.sdplastics.com

Ask for Daniel. They have all different sizes with suppliers located around the country.

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[drewmprs]

thanks

 

[gunn111]

Very Nice work. Would love to see the pics with fish and plumbing.....

 

[pirarucu319]

really nice thread.good work.any full tank shot + fish??i'll try one day.

 

[Lady G]

Great Tank!!!! I would love to build my own tank it would be soooo cool to have one just the size you want.
Thanks for sharing...if I ever can build one for my self I would def. come back here for your help!

 

[milkman407]

Sorry, havn't been on that much. We have built so far 3 tanks, 3 wet dry filters ( for a fish store ). And are in the process of building 2 more tanks for me and my breeding projects.

I can try and get pics of everything tomorrow.

 

[bluefish]

Is there any problem with bonding black acrylic to clear? If I go with acrylic I would like the bottom and sides to be black with a clear front. Adhesion qualtities, strength etc., the same? I like the look and it seems it would save money as well. Also I wasn't clear--did you use acrylic glue, or the two part polymer process that welds the pieces together. I just read the thread about the 450 gallon tank that blew apart and I want to avoid similar problems. Thanks!