Acrylic Creations

[human]

Just curious if anyone here has purchased or seen any tanks made by Acrylic Creations from Butler, Pa? His prices seem reasonable, I'm just wondering what the quality of his work is like. If you have photos that would be excellent. I'm looking to buy a 150G 3/4" minimum on all sides, external overflow.

 

[jduck]

I bought my frag tanks and sump from them last year. Good quality. I ordered another frag tank and Swap tank. This time the seams were not as nice. Lots of bubbles. I've done a better job on seams before.

 

[human]

Thanks, I might give him a call and see if I can check out his shop and talk to him in person about a custom tank, since he's less than 2hrs away. I'll address the concern of bubbles in the seams and hope there aren't any. Faulty seams is a big concern for me bc that's how my last tank broke and I lost everything but 1 fish.

 

[Crimsonvice]

How did this go? Did you end up purchasing from him? I have a custom drop off that I had him quote. He seems very friendly, I just have not seen or heard much about quality of work.

 

[watdachuck]

I just ordered a large new tank (150 Gallon) from AC this week for a January build. He as very nice and the pricing was definitely reasonable. I have only seen good reviews from the few that were available. I am giving them a shot!

 

[Crimsonvice]

Please keep us updated and post pics of your tank!

 

[watdachuck]

You got it!

 

[Crimsonvice]

@watdachuck Any updates on this?

 

[watdachuck]

On his build schedule for January....I will definitely be sharing photos and a details on the experience

 

[Crimsonvice]

Ok cool. Thanks!

 

[watdachuck]

3 weeks away from the big day! I would imagine there will be photos available prior to then.

I elected to puck it up versus paying for shipping so I will post pictures as soon as I can.

 

[Crimsonvice]

Can't wait!

 

[watdachuck]

Getting there!! Should be ready for delivery before the end of the month!!

 

[Crimsonvice]

Looks great! I can't wait to see the finished product.

 

[watdachuck]

It has arrived!!!!

 

[watdachuck]

Hi Guys/Gals,

The tank is installed along with the sump, and I think it looks great. I did notice a couple "patches" however in one of the corner seems and looking for an opinion if anyone has any experience. This is a 3/4" acrylic tank, so more than adequate wall thickness, but does this seem look like it is destined for failure? I am hopeful it is simply aesthetic, but don't want to be naive and face a major issue down the road somewhere.

I have had water in the tank for about two weeks now, but am holding off on completing the install until I build a bit more confidence.

 

[Water Dog]

Love the gorgeous Lifereef toys you got by the way... As far as the tank goes, YMMV.

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/new-tank-delivered-today-need-help-cosmetic-or-bad-seams.282884/

 

[MaddyP]

Hi Guys/Gals,

The tank is installed along with the sump, and I think it looks great. I did notice a couple "patches" however in one of the corner seems and looking for an opinion if anyone has any experience. This is a 3/4" acrylic tank, so more than adequate wall thickness, but does this seem look like it is destined for failure? I am hopeful it is simply aesthetic, but don't want to be naive and face a major issue down the road somewhere.

I have had water in the tank for about two weeks now, but am holding off on completing the install until I build a bit more confidence.

The second picture looks like router marks, if this seam was properly adhered the router lines would not be visible as they would "melt" into the seam.

 

[Trevor203]

i just orders a tank from him i pick it up in about 5 weeks. the price was right and he was very nice. will see about the quality my tank is 84 x 24 x 24 210 gallon. i cant wait to see it i have not heard anything bad about them thats why i went with them. 3/4 on sides 1/2 on top and bottom

 

[watdachuck]

i just orders a tank from him i pick it up in about 5 weeks. the price was right and he was very nice. will see about the quality my tank is 84 x 24 x 24 210 gallon. i cant wait to see it i have not heard anything bad about them thats why i went with them. 3/4 on sides 1/2 on top and bottom

They are very nice and it's all about the response right? I sent then the photos and asked what the next move is. We will see how it is handled.