Acrylic Tanks how to build them

[tcfish]

Hey all you do it your selfers that were thinking of making an acrylic tank , I put together a little something for you guys you can check it out at http://discusasahobby.com/forum/index.php?topic=403.0

[Mr. Limpet]

TCFish,
I read that article on Friday and thought that it was excellent. You are very creative in using common tools and matreial to set up jigs that do the job.

One suggestion that I might give for anyone that is thinking about trying this, is to practice first by making a plywood tank. This would be much cheaper than learning with the acrylic. I don't mean a tank that will hold water, just something to practice with, and get the jigs worked out.

Very informative, thanks for the sharing your expertise. Paul.

[gopiqpp]

Hi TC Fish,I am a newbe and just managed to build a 55G Acrylic tank without leaks ! Your link "http://daah.info/forum/index.php?board=16;action=display;threadid=6180" doesnt work now-could you please tell me where the article is ? If you could email it to,thats OK too.
gopiqpp@hotmail.com
Thanks

[Discusgeo2]

Here's a link that takes 4 pages to read but it also gives you some pictures too.
George
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_acrylic_aquarium.php

[tcfish]

Sorry gopiqpp didnt see my post thought it got lost in the forum switch, heres the new thread to go too, changed it at my first post too http://discusasahobby.com/forum/index.php?topic=403.0 If you have any guestions just ask

[Huy Nguyen]

Where could you get the glass?

[tcfish]

Where could you get the glass?
You mean acrylic? check your area for plastic supply places

[Huy Nguyen]

Thank You!!!

[April]

there are different qualities of acrylic..and im no expert..but be careful. some yellow..and some..wont hold the weight of water.
i got a acrylic tank home made in the buy and sell type paper. the heat..made the lid warp..and the sides began to bow further everyday!! i had to get the fish out of there..and sold it for a reptile tank.
even in ones sold..there are good companies who guarantee like tru vu who guarantee for 15 years..and they dont yellow. some..are lower quality i guess..
thats all i know.

[tcfish]

Yes April you are right on the money Ive been saying this for so long all acrylic is not equal if you are thinking of acrylic or how to do it see my thread at DAAH will answer all questions,not trying to sell anything just willing to help and this is how it is done the right way,tanks that will last a life time

[tcfish]

also like Huy Nguyen said Ill try to find in your area who to buy from if you dont know were to go