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Old 02-22-2014, 04:40 PM
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For a large tank I don't want the weight of the glass but I don't want the front to be easily scratched. Hope I'm allowed to post this link here.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1423726

I'm not sure how it would hold up long term.
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Old 02-22-2014, 04:50 PM
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That looks like a custom design and not sure you'll find anyone that does that up here. It looks a lot like a typical plywood/glass build, using acrylic instead of wood/fiberglass.
How big are you thinking? Maybe look at plywood tanks, unless you need the side viewing.
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For a large tank I don't want the weight of the glass but I don't want the front to be easily scratched. Hope I'm allowed to post this link here.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1423726

I'm not sure how it would hold up long term.
Scratching the FRONT is not anything you need to be concerned about. If anything, you would want the glass on the INSIDE...that is what gets scratched. Regardless, I would just go with acrylic if you are planning a really big tank.
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Old 02-23-2014, 12:38 AM
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haha no i did however ask the boss if wed ever go into this kinda stuff but i got the impression it wouldnt happen anytime soon lol
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Old 02-23-2014, 11:43 AM
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Thanks for your replies/opinions. I think it's a great idea for inwall tank, I know that AGE and MRC build them in the States.

Untamed, I have read countless times people who will never do acrylic again because it scatches too easily, do you have an acrylic tank?

We are looking at a 120" x 36" x 30" display. I have a quote on a all glass build but who would you guys deal with on an acrylic build?
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Old 02-23-2014, 12:32 PM
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Untamed, disregard question re: your tank, I have been following your tank for some time now, beautiful. How do you keep it scratch free?
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