How high can i go with acrylic?

Tarolisol · #1 09-04-2008, 04:57 PM

its would be 32" long and I would like to go 36"tall. Its being designed to fit into a specific location.

sphelps · #2 09-04-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarolisol

its would be 32" long and I would like to go 36"tall. Its being designed to fit into a specific location.

I would go thicker for sure, if it was my tank I still wouldn't go taller than 24" with that length and 1/2". Even a small amount of deflection will create distortion. Just make the viewable sides thicker, I would use 1" for that height.

spikehs · #3 09-04-2008, 09:16 PM

I am curious, how much $$ wise do you figure you will save building it yourself? I have gotten a couple of quotes on acrylic (trimless/braceless) tanks, nothing more than 70gal and they seem to be around 700 (or a bit less, depending)..

Marlin65 · #4 09-04-2008, 09:38 PM

1/2" sheet cast is $250 at least that is my cost.
3/4" sheet is $425

Tarolisol · #5 09-05-2008, 12:17 AM

sheet of 1/2' 4x8 quality aqylic is $370 and im haveing it put together by industrial paint and plastics for 75 bucks. They put together anything for 75 bucks if you buy from them.

Marlin65 · #6 09-05-2008, 05:27 AM

That sounds like a fair deal to me. Looking forward to seeing the end result.