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Acrylic Hybrid Tank
Anyone here in Canada have an opinion on the acrylic tanks built with glass fronts? Does anyone build these tanks here in Canada?
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I've never heard of that, and don't understand why someone would do that. There isn't a good way that I know of to bond the two together, so maybe a slotted insert. But acrylic is clearer than glass, so it doesn't make sense to do this (IMM)
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For a large tank I don't want the weight of the glass but I don't want the front to be easily scratched. Hope I'm allowed to post this link here.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1423726 I'm not sure how it would hold up long term. |
That looks like a custom design and not sure you'll find anyone that does that up here. It looks a lot like a typical plywood/glass build, using acrylic instead of wood/fiberglass.
How big are you thinking? Maybe look at plywood tanks, unless you need the side viewing. |
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In all honesty I would like this as an I wall unit but not so much as a stand alone... If I ever build a shark tank in the future I think this would be ideal say a 600g. Mind you I'd need to win the lottery
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Thanks for your replies/opinions. I think it's a great idea for inwall tank, I know that AGE and MRC build them in the States.
Untamed, I have read countless times people who will never do acrylic again because it scatches too easily, do you have an acrylic tank? We are looking at a 120" x 36" x 30" display. I have a quote on a all glass build but who would you guys deal with on an acrylic build? |
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