building an aquarium

liquafaction · Jul 20, 2003

I want to attempt to build anaquarium. If anyone has done this, or has any recomendations, input is always welcome. Here is a list of the first questions I can think of.

1) where do I find acrylic.

2) what thickness (of course I realize this would depend on size of aquarium. I want to build one about 8-10' long, and 2' high.

3) I have access to a cabinet shop. Can you use wood cutting blades to safely cut acrylic?

ozzy · Jul 20, 2003

try this site ,great site

slipknottin · Jul 20, 2003

ditto-

http://garf.org/tank/buildtank.asp

Oh and something to keep in mind, the thicker the acrylic you use, the smaller the top brace needs to be.

Get a 40 tooth carbide blade to cut the acrylic. It will save alot of problems. Remember to feed it through very slowly, otherwise it melts the acrylic instead of cutting it.

liquafaction · Jul 20, 2003

yes...... now that is an awsome site!!!!

MisterFixIt · Jul 24, 2003

Finding acrylic and stuff

Hey Liqua,

Try sdplastics.com,great info and supply site.

Mr Fix It

liquafaction · Jul 24, 2003

thanks MisterFixIt. I am trying to find the best deals on acrylic. I priced 1/2 at $275 a sheet, and 3/4 at $400 a sheet (4' x 8')

I am in Texas, and this was buying from DFW plastics

www.dfwplastics.com if anyone intrested.

liquafaction · Jul 24, 2003

oops. I already checked that one out, too rich for my blood


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