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Acrylic Hybrid Tank
Anyone here in Canada have an opinion on the acrylic tanks built with glass fronts? Does anyone build these tanks here in Canada?
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I've never heard of that, and don't understand why someone would do that. There isn't a good way that I know of to bond the two together, so maybe a slotted insert. But acrylic is clearer than glass, so it doesn't make sense to do this (IMM)
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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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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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400 gal reef. Established April, 2007. 3 Sequence Dart, RM12-4 skimmer, 2 x OM4Ways, Yellow Tang, Maroon Clown (pair), Blonde Naso Tang, Vlamingi Tang, Foxface Rabbit, Unicorn Tang, 2 Pakistani Butterflies and a few coral gobies My Tank: http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=28436 |
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In all honesty I would like this as an I wall unit but not so much as a stand alone... If I ever build a shark tank in the future I think this would be ideal say a 600g. Mind you I'd need to win the lottery
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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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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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