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windcoast reefs

07-09-2012 04:47 AM

Advice on tank build

Hey everyone, I want to build a look down shallow tank. I have never built one, so any advice would be great!

I'm hoping to build it with 24" by 18" by 12" tall.

Aquattro

07-09-2012 05:03 AM

I would just order it from your favorite LFS.

Dive_dry

07-09-2012 05:32 AM

That would take 1/2h to an hour tops it is all in the prep and layout. I HOPE to build my tanks this winter. I can try and answer any Q you have it is really quit ease

windcoast reefs

07-09-2012 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 729592)

I would just order it from your favorite LFS.

Yeah I considered it, but the quotes always seems to be crazy high. I figured it would have set me back $300 at the LFS. So for the cost of the glass, its worth a shot on my own!

windcoast reefs

07-09-2012 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dive_dry (Post 729599)

That would take 1/2h to an hour tops it is all in the prep and layout. I HOPE to build my tanks this winter. I can try and answer any Q you have it is really quit ease

I might take you up on that, I'm just waiting to hear back from a few places on the glass.

windcoast reefs

07-09-2012 06:03 AM

Anyone know where to get aquarium silicone in town?

Aquattro

07-09-2012 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by windcoast reefs (Post 729605)

Anyone know where to get aquarium silicone in town?

Seastar. Or Safari.

Aquattro

07-09-2012 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by windcoast reefs (Post 729604)

I'm just waiting to hear back from a few places on the glass.

When I was planning my own tank, the glass was going to cost me almost as much as having a tank made. And I knew someone working at a large glass shop in town. Hopefully you can find a better deal!

windcoast reefs

07-09-2012 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 729621)

Seastar. Or Safari.

Okay I'll check them out later today!

windcoast reefs

07-09-2012 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro (Post 729622)

When I was planning my own tank, the glass was going to cost me almost as much as having a tank made. And I knew someone working at a large glass shop in town. Hopefully you can find a better deal!

Hmm I wonder if it was the thickness of the glass that bumped up the price? I'll let you know in a few hours when my glass quotes are completed! I'll let you know if it works out to cost more or less.

Do you know if safari can order sea star tanks?

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