8x2x2 acrylic build

Aussiereef · Mar 31, 2022

Hi everyone it's time to start my new project a acrylic tank and stand build as the title sujests it will be a 8x2x2 tank. I'm heading off to the hardware store after this post to pick up some timber to start the stand. I hope some of u follow along and can give me some feedback and tips along the way. I have attached a quick drawing I did not the best but it's the idea.

blaxsun · Mar 31, 2022

Are you sure about acrylic?

Aussiereef · Mar 31, 2022

blaxsun said:
Are you sure about acrylic?

I build a smaller test tank over a year ago to see if i would have any problems with it and so far i havent had any issues what are your concerns??

polyppal · Apr 1, 2022

You had me at ‘Acrylic’

you building the tank from scratch?

Sean Clark · Apr 1, 2022

Flowing along.

Aussiereef · Apr 1, 2022

polyppal said:
You had me at ‘Acrylic’

you building the tank from scratch?

That I am. I'm getting two 4x8 sheets and a 2x4 piece delivered

polyppal · Apr 1, 2022

Nice! What thickness?
Id definitely euro-brace it too (if you didn’t already plan to)

Aussiereef · Apr 1, 2022

polyppal said:
Nice! What thickness?
Id definitely euro-brace it too (if you didn’t already plan to)

We call it 15mm I believe it is 5/8 of an inch definatly euro brace will have a single sheet on top with 2 cutouts in it with a 3-4 inch rim around the edge defiantly don't want any bowing on 8 feet haha

polyppal · Apr 1, 2022

Sounds like a solid plan, look forward to the updates!

Devaji · Apr 1, 2022

i'll try to fallow as well. I once had the same size tank in acrylic. been dreaming of a large FOWLR system and the thought of moving 300+ gallon glass tank is already hurting my back haha
2 med sized guys will be able to move that.

please do post lots of build pics along that way. I am very curious how this will come together and last over the years.

Aussiereef · Apr 2, 2022

After a days work got a start on the stand

Aussiereef · Apr 4, 2022

After a few days of work the stands comming along nicely still need to put on the side pannels and the bottom hopefully another day or so and I should be ready to start painting it. Ordered the acrylic today so hopefully that comes soon.