Advice on tank build

windcoast reefs · #1 07-09-2012, 04:47 AM

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 · #2 07-09-2012, 05:03 AM

I would just order it from your favorite LFS.

Dive_dry · #3 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 · #4 07-09-2012, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

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 · #5 07-09-2012, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dive_dry

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 · #6 07-09-2012, 06:03 AM

Anyone know where to get aquarium silicone in town?

Aquattro · #7 07-09-2012, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by windcoast reefs

Anyone know where to get aquarium silicone in town?

Seastar. Or Safari.

Aquattro · #8 07-09-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by windcoast reefs

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 · #9 07-09-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

Seastar. Or Safari.

Okay I'll check them out later today!

windcoast reefs · #10 07-09-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

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?