Maximum glass tank

[Duane Fagan]

This is just an option post...... As far as a custom made glass aquarium what is the maximum volume you would get built and by who?

 

[ca1ore]

For me personally, acrylic becomes the better option beyond 250/300 gallons. Customaquariums make very large glass tanks - 2,000 at least if memory serves. C2C also makes them very large.

 

[Duane Fagan]

For me personally, acrylic becomes the better option beyond 250/300 gallons. Customaquariums make very large glass tanks - 2,000 at least if memory serves. C2C also makes them very large.

I hear ya it's that acrylic scratches
easily thing I can't get over

 

[AlexG]

I am not a fan of acrylic either and prefer glass tanks due to the scratching. Custom aquariums as stated will build some large glass tanks. I believe their height limit is 48" tall. In part it comes down to how much you want to spend as a really large glass tank might need on site assembly. The fact that glass tanks can be taken down and reassembled is also an appealing option for anyone that can't fit a large tank in a home as one piece.

 

[Murica]

I have a custom aquariums tank and plan on getting another 10x3x3 for a in wall tank build I'm doing. One thing I can say about custom aquarium tanks is that they're built to last.

I wanted to get a 10x4x4, but realized that the price goes up substantially after you pass 36 inches in height.

 

[Aardvark1134]

Keep in mind 6 strong guys can bring a 400 gallon acrylic though a standard door without much trouble. If you try that with a glass tank wow is that sucker going to be heavy. But buy the type you want as both are a lot of money and it will be your tank.

 

[Duane Fagan]

I am not a fan of acrylic either and prefer glass tanks due to the scratching. Custom aquariums as stated will build some large glass tanks. I believe their height limit is 48" tall. In part it comes down to how much you want to spend as a really large glass tank might need on site assembly. The fact that glass tanks can be taken down and reassembled is also an appealing option for anyone that can't fit a large tank in a home as one piece.

Awesome I saw that they made a 2000 gallon (lottery dreams ) 3/4 tempered glass then I'm reading tempered glass is bad ..... Everyone got an opinion huh

 

[Duane Fagan]

I have a custom aquariums tank and plan on getting another 10x3x3 for a in wall tank build I'm doing. One thing I can say about custom aquarium tanks is that they're built to last.

I wanted to get a 10x4x4, but realized that the price goes up substantially after you pass 36 inches in height.

Thanks dude did you get the H2overflow? Are they loud?

 

[Murica]

Thanks dude did you get the H2overflow? Are they loud?

I did, and I wouldn't say they're any louder than your standard overflow. They include rubber o rings so if it is loud, you can use them dampen the sound from the gurgling noise.

The overflow itself is great, I just recommend placing something over the overflow to block your lights from growing algae on them. Once they get gha or anything of that nature, it can clog them up.

They also have the stealth box now which significantly increase return rate.

For my next build (mainly to save money), I think I'm going to have them drill holes for a 2 inch bulkhead and one inch returns so I can rig up my own pvc overflow and returns.

 

[Duane Fagan]

I did, and I wouldn't say they're any louder than your standard overflow. They include rubber o rings so if it is loud, you can use them dampen the sound from the gurgling noise.

The overflow itself is great, I just recommend placing something over the overflow to block your lights from growing algae on them. Once they get gha or anything of that nature, it can clog them up.

They also have the stealth box now which significantly increase return rate.

For my next build (mainly to save money), I think I'm going to have them drill holes for a 2 inch bulkhead and one inch returns so I can rig up my own pvc overflow and returns.

Thanks that's good to know I appreciate your feedback

 

[Sailingeric]

Stupid question/ possible brilliant idea, can large acrylic tanks be made with a thin glass liner inside to stop the scratching??

 

[AlexG]

Stupid question/ possible brilliant idea, can large acrylic tanks be made with a thin glass liner inside to stop the scratching??

I have thought about that as well. I am not sure if anyone has done it before but I can think of some potential issues. The seal would have to be strong enough to prevent water from getting in-between the acrylic and glass since any water that gets in their would likely grow algae or bacteria that would obstruct the view with no way to clean it unless the tank is disassembled. The expansion and contraction of the acrylic vs glass might be something else that could create problems with the seal or the glass cracking. It would be an interesting experiment to try.

 

[Duane Fagan]

Stupid question/ possible brilliant idea, can large acrylic tanks be made with a thin glass liner inside to stop the scratching??

Not stupid at all actually that's idea isn't just great it's sofa king great [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23] [emoji23]

 

[Duane Fagan]

I have thought about that as well. I am not sure if anyone has done it before but I can think of some potential issues. The seal would have to be strong enough to prevent water from getting in-between the acrylic and glass since any water that gets in their would likely grow algae or bacteria that would obstruct the view with no way to clean it unless the tank is disassembled. The expansion and contraction of the acrylic vs glass might be something else that could create problems with the seal or the glass cracking. It would be an interesting experiment to try.

A.g.e does acrylic glass hybrids so it may be the next best thing in a decade [emoji848] [emoji848] [emoji848] [emoji848]

 

[Aardvark1134]

Glass on the inside of acrylic would likely be the worst of all worlds. The glass would reduce clarity add weight add cost and the outside could still be scratched. If you pay attention with your maint and decorating you won’t have an issue with acrylic

 

[Murica]

I feel like doing that would defeat the purpose of an acrylic tank when you can just get a glass one instead.

 

[ca1ore]

I hear ya it's that acrylic scratches
easily thing I can't get over

If you are clumsy or not careful then, yes, acrylic is softer and will scratch. But it’s much stronger, lighter and if well made, the seams almost never fail. My current 450 is acrylic - my first acrylic tank no less - and I worried a lot about scratching. Almost 2 years in and with care I have yet to put a scratch in the front. No regrets. If I ever go larger, it will be a build-in-place plywood tank and a return to glass.

 

[Duane Fagan]

If you are clumsy or not careful then, yes, acrylic is softer and will scratch. But it’s much stronger, lighter and if well made, the seams almost never fail. My current 450 is acrylic - my first acrylic tank no less - and I worried a lot about scratching. Almost 2 years in and with care I have yet to put a scratch in the front. No regrets. If I ever go larger, it will be a build-in-place plywood tank and a return to glass.

What do you use to clean the acrylic I hear that the inhabitants can scratch the window (probably bull) and it turns color over time what say you

 

[Aardvark1134]

High quality acrylic doesn't yellow any more like old days. I have an acrylic tank that is 10-12 years old and still looks as good as the day I got it.

 

[Duane Fagan]

High quality acrylic doesn't yellow any more like old days. I have an acrylic tank that is 10-12 years old and still looks as good as the day I got it.

What do you use to clean it