trying to make a tank

[ijimenez]

I'm going to try to make an aquarium but I don't know where to get acrylic from if anyone knows where I can get somefor a good price let me know please Thanks

[ijimenez]

Has anyone here tryed to make a tank before

[SunnyHouTX]

I haven't because there's cheap used ones for sale.

[ijimenez]

Ya but it's just something i want to try

[KhmerStyle]

What size tank are you planning on building? Is this going to be a plywood style aquarium or all acrylic?

[kv9tb]

I just called around locally and got some prices for cell cast through Kingwood glass. I had him price 3/8 for a 4 x 8 sheet. He called back within an hour with the price. He also offered free cutting and delivery. Here's the prices I was quoted.
350 for 3/8
420 for 1/2

Also check out delviesplastic and interstate plastics. Both are online and shipping is expensive, but prices are so-so.

[ijimenez]

What size tank are you planning on building? Is this going to be a plywood style aquarium or all acrylic?

Maybe a 75

[ijimenez]

Have you built a tank before

[ijimenez]

Thanks kv9tb

[KhmerStyle]

With a 48 sheet your going to be able to make around 120 gallons

[ijimenez]

OkThanks

[troy tucker]

Have you seen some of the YouTube videos on home made tanks?
Some are pretty cool. Other not so much.

[ijimenez]

Ya thats where i got the idea from a friend and i want to try to make one now

[troy tucker]

I am taking a 210 a part to replace a broken bottom. The new glass is $190.00 and it's a lot of work. I have thought about doing a very large home build.

[ijimenez]

Sounds fun