Acrylic vs Glass

[BackPackHunter]

I'm not worried about abuse on the acrylic
There won't be anyone touching it, only worried about the fish rubbing on it and scratching it that way,
ie... Triggers scales n tang barbs

I don't wanna have to buff it every couple yrs

[Reef Pilot]

I wouldn't worry about the fish.... It's cleaning off the coralline algae that can scratch it. And kind of hard to buff it with water, fish and corals inside.

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by BackPackHunter

I priced out the acrylic (1") and it would be around 3k for the sheets if I did all the work myself.

You could have a custom built glass tank for a third of that.

[BackPackHunter]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

You could have a custom built glass tank for a third of that.

Really?
I can't even get the glass for a 1000, not even thinking about drilling or over flows....

I forgot to measure on my last walk through of the house but I don't think the tank will fit in the house, I'm probably going to weld out most of the stand then weld it all together in place...
That's why I've been thinking about DIY

I will know if it's do able on Feb 21/14

I got a quote coming from one company , but I like the forum community's so I think I should talk to Concept as well ....

[The Grizz]

When you get things figured get in touch with me so we can chat, I have a few contacts

You could do a modular stand and bolt it all together in place, I built one for a buddy for his 6' - 300 gal tank.

[BackPackHunter]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

When you get things figured get in touch with me so we can chat, I have a few contacts

You could do a modular stand and bolt it all together in place, I built one for a buddy for his 6' - 300 gal tank.

Will do,
Thanks

The modular might b a good idea, I know the wife would be scared of me burning down the house welding in the basement ,
I was just going to send her to the spa or something and tell her it fit ....

[The Grizz]

Just to give you something to think about this is the 3 piece stand I built for my buddy & fellow Red Deerian, complete with custom hanging kit for 6 Radion LEDs.

[BackPackHunter]

That's a good idea, I had a different design in my head, and thought that there would be a lot of stress on the joints, and sag .
I was thinking to cheep n using less HSS in my head,
That's how I will be building my stand...
Looks good thanks for the idea

[The Grizz]

Oh and if you dont have a contact for steel at a decent price I can help you out there as well, just so you know.

[BackPackHunter]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

Oh and if you dont have a contact for steel at a decent price I can help you out there as well, just so you know.

I can get a little discount but I'm sure you get a better one.
I just read your 300 g. Thread, do I have to wait till next season like with a tv show? I'm left hanging , are the cubes in place? Is the wood done?
How's your back? That's a closed loop right? (Sorry couldn't help myself)

Wow that tank is crazy, the thought that's gone into it is probably more the the labour time...

I'm going to drive you crazy with questions

Do you have a favourite drink or like wild meat? Going need to keep you happy