DIY acrylic frag tank
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Patwa
Zig-Zag pro since '96
this is my DIY acrylic tank I built from scratch........it's 1 year old this month! woot!
currently, i'm gluing together a new sump to replace the rubbermaid tubs i was using for the past year...i'm not willing to go another year with the same sump system, although it has performed flawlessly for me....I just hate the 'ghetto fab' look of the tubs...LOL
and I didn't build this cuz I was going into the business
...I actually have waaaaaaay too much corals...LOL
http://www.aquariumpros.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=21675
Zach
currently, i'm gluing together a new sump to replace the rubbermaid tubs i was using for the past year...i'm not willing to go another year with the same sump system, although it has performed flawlessly for me....I just hate the 'ghetto fab' look of the tubs...LOL
and I didn't build this cuz I was going into the business
...I actually have waaaaaaay too much corals...LOL
http://www.aquariumpros.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=21675
Zach
Acrylic right now is a major set back for DIY building.....How tall is it gonna be? That will dictate how thick you will have togo due to the extended length. I priced acrylic about a year ago for a 30x30x30 and the places around here wanted almost $400 per sheet of 1/2-3/4 acrylic. If you a have a state tax id then you might be able to get it cheaper....
That's what I said, I would shop around and look on line as well. There are distributors that will ship but you might have to order 3 sheets. I found on-line prices to be not so harsh. Also the places around here in Kazoo I think are in some kinda pricing scheme.....I called one place GE plastics and they wanted even more per sheet and refered me to this place that custom builds tanks. He wanted about $12 less per sheet and gets it from the same dang place I called first.....Somebody is getting kick backs or has a deal to keep compition to min.......
Patwa
Zig-Zag pro since '96
i tried to keep the cost down as much....here's what i can remember for the main stuff off hand....i've had a lot a beers since aug '06 LOL
(canadian dollars)
acrylic $230
acrylic glue $12
ikea coffee table $60
rubbermaid tubs $25
T4 velocity $120 (used but in mint condition)
plumbing $30
Hamilton lighting (400W HQI, with ballast, bulb and pendant) $300
Skimmer $250
powerheads ~$100 (i've changed this a lot in the past year)
that's about it...no one said reeftanks were cheap, but i think i did a good job overall on keeping it down....all the build work was done by me
the new sump i'm building to replace the rubbermaid tubs is costing me $160 for the acrylic....i have glue already.....just need to buy the beer!
Zach
VanHalen
Runnin With The DevilFish
that's either gonna an awfully short tank or an awfully skinny-tall one
:hammer:
chadfarmer
profilux in the house
i can get 3/8 inch for 160.00 for a 4x8
1/2 inch for 200 for a 4x8
3/4 inch for 300 for a 4x8
this is through my work
i have been throwing around the idea to make some calcium reactor so i did price shopping
now cylinders are expensive
1/2 inch for 200 for a 4x8
3/4 inch for 300 for a 4x8
this is through my work
i have been throwing around the idea to make some calcium reactor so i did price shopping
now cylinders are expensive
