Where to buy acrylic in Calgary

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by Delphinus

How much do you need? I can check my scrap pile for 3/8" but it won't be huge pieces.

I am going to be building a new sump for the new tank that I am looking at. It is going to be about 4' L x 22" W x 18" D with at least 3 - 4 compartments.

[The Grizz]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

I am going to be building a new sump for the new tank that I am looking at. It is going to be about 4' L x 22" W x 18" D with at least 3 - 4 compartments.

I was looking at GE Polyershapes & Industrials site. Is there a certain type of acrylic I should use?

[russp]

Plastic Works , I believe they are on 52st in the southeast

[Delphinus]

I didn't know there was different kinds of acrylic (well, beyond "cast" or "extruded"). Cast is the nicer (and more expensive) and more solid, extruded isn't as clear (extrusion lines) and can be more brittle. But that's about the sum total of my knowledge on that topic..

[Black Phantom]

GE Polyershapes probably has the best selection and price. Go for the cast and not extruded. They carry Weld on as well. Go with #3 or #4.
I like 4 a bit better because it has a longer set time and gives you a bit more time to work.
If you havn't done this before you can go to Melev's site. He's pretty much made every kind of sump you can imagine and is good for ideas.
http://www.melevsreef.com/

[The Grizz]

Cool tanks for the info. I have all ready been to Melev's site and it is a good place to get info.