Top Down Pics with Acrylic Boxes?

S.D · #1 06-11-2008, 03:57 AM

We purchased our acrylic box for taking pics from a company in the US called Drs. Foster and Smith.

Sarina

Snappy · #2 06-11-2008, 04:17 AM

I use an acrylic box for all my top down shots. If I didn't use it I'd always be fighting the glare. They work perfect to break the surface.

Keri · #3 06-11-2008, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by S.D

We purchased our acrylic box for taking pics from a company in the US called Drs. Foster and Smith.

Sarina

Was it this?
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...m?pcatid=16821

S.D · #4 06-11-2008, 07:43 AM

Hi Keri,

That's exactly the one we purchased, it works great for viewing corals and taking photographs.

Sarina

Keri · #5 06-11-2008, 07:44 AM

Thanks!

S.D · #6 06-11-2008, 07:46 AM

No problem!

Let us know if you end up purchasing one....they're quite nice.

Sarina

Keri · #7 06-11-2008, 07:49 AM

Will do!
Drew might want a crack at making one but really, last time I priced out acryllic and you factor in time and effort, not really worth it....unless he wants a project

S.D · #8 06-11-2008, 07:55 AM

Hi Keri,

I hear you, acrylic is quite pricey...we build a large sump this past Jan and priced out acrylic at that time for it and it was pretty expensive...so we opted to go with thick glass. It turned out beautifully, however, it's heavier than our tank!

Drew, let us know if you end up making one yourself!

Sarina

JDigital · #9 06-12-2008, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Keri

Will do!
Drew might want a crack at making one but really, last time I priced out acryllic and you factor in time and effort, not really worth it....unless he wants a project

I'd say give it a go.. u can pick up a nice piece of acrylic at home depot for $23 (24x18) 1/4" think...