Building A Fish Tank

[PMaj]

Hi Guys,
I'm new here. I 'm interested in building my own acrylic tank. Looking at 48in x 24in x 18in. From what I have read on many threads to use cell cast acrylic with a min thickness of 1/2in. I understand why to use 1/2 for the sides but can I use something like 1/4 for the top and bottom plate of the tank? the cell cast is so expensive.
Thanks for any help or ideas,
Pat

 

[Native American]

Cell cast will always have a bit more clarity. Knowing that, you can use extruded acrylic for the bottom and top. The top should still have enough light transmissivity for any lighting you use. Or, you can use good ol' inexpensive glass for the top.

v/r, N-A