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Who can build/where can I get a large acrylic tank

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Kendall

I'm looking to buy an 84 x 32 x 32 with 2 overflows. Can anyone recommend someone in close proximity to NNJ. Thanks
 
Phyl

Phyl

Officer Emeritus
Officer Emeritus
Are you looking for Glass? Acrylic? Have you checked with Coast to Coast Aquariums? They're in Lakewood, if I remember correctly.
 
Phyl

Phyl

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Officer Emeritus
That's what I get for not reading the title again once I opened the thread. Thanks for the POINTERS, guys! LOL!
 
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Kendall

I've been getting a wide range of prices online. $2800 to $4800. Most using 3/4" and 1 using 1". 2 quoted a 30" H & W instead of 32" I guess a larger sheet is needed for 32"

Anyone have contact info for kimoyo?

Thanks
 
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duijver

I'm not sure how handy you are... but I would personally put my hand at making it myself if it's that price. I was looking at a smaller acrylic tank for someone and I noticed they were indeed expensive. Unfortunately, acrylic (Plexiglas's) is not very cheap in larger sizes, but I'm sure you can buy it in bulk. There are quite a few of websites that give somewhat detailed instructions on how to design a successful acrylic tank.

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_acrylic_aquarium.php
 
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nyfireman3097

That is a HORRIBLE idea. Unless you know what your doing. It is not easy at all to get the seams right. You would be crazy to make a tank w/ a couple hundred gallons of water and never hae done it before in your house and expect it to not leak or burst JMHO
 
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Kendall

I would love to build it myself but that would require alot of practice on smaller tanks and basically re-inventing the wheel. I'd rather have a pro do it. If I could build it myself it would be glass, and built on the stand!! I was going to do a plywood tank but from the experience I have from building 2 plywood sumps I decided against it. It is very time consuming, alot of work, and the fear of a failure or leak would ruin the thrill and enjoyment of the tank.
 
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danthemanj

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The glue you would use to build a large Acrylic tank is a 2 part mix and is not your usual Weldon #3 or #4 that you would use on smaller tanks. The biggest issue is having to create a rig that will hold your panels at 90 degrees while the glue cures and not having any bubbles in your seams. In addition, you should use cast acrylic if you want a quality build that will last you many years without crazing. Cast acrylic isn't cheap. You can buy it online but the shipping would cost you a fortune. If you can get the acrylic for a cheap price, have all the tools to cut and route 3/4 or 1 inch acrylic and have the time to create a jig for the tank, then go for it otherwise I would recommend letting the pros do it and pay the little extra for your peace of mind.
 
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