Buy or build acrylic tank?

[saltwater4life]

So i'm getting together stuff to set up a mantis tank but i'm now at the part of getting a tank. I've gotten a few quotes but i can't decide should buy a sheet, order the panels and put it together myself or order a custom tank of the same dimensions? The plan is a 14"x14"x12"H ether 1/4" or 3/8" thick cube.
I found this tank online a little taller but looks good. http://cgi.ebay.com/14X14X14-RIMLES...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2c52effbf0
What do you guys think i should do?
~Nick

 

[Nickjr000]

135 shipped to your door. That seems great to me. Prob cost you just as much to make that and its not going to look as good. Looks like that one has nice rounded corners and all.

 

[hurtback]

i agree---less running around buying the stuff you need, less work cutting or having the panels cut...
what happens if the seams don't bond tightly?
now your starting all over again
135 shipped!!! that's the easier way
good luck
Steve

 

[saltwater4life]

That's what i though I was looking at close to 100 bucks for panels shipped. Doesn't say but i assume it must be acrylic? Waiting on a reply, Not sure if it's got that built in overflow plus a return or what. Plus it says best offer so doesn't hurt to ask for less ;D
Yeah good point, I havn't built a tank before.