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Old 01-22-2021, 07:38 PM
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Based only on what I've read, certain brands have better strength. I can't say whether that's actually true mind you.

Second paragraph: http://www.associatedplastics.com/acrylic.php

I've always read good things about Acrylite GP.

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A ton of my reading was regarding Envision Acrylics. I was close to ordering a tank from James a really long time ago.

http://www.envisionacrylics.com/aquariums.html

This guy seemed to know the material VERY well. And he always used GP.
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Old 01-29-2021, 06:03 PM
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Yeah I want 3/4 even just for a look but the price increased 40% from 1/2 to 3/4!

Is 3/4 acrylic really that much more expensive than 1/2?
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It is quiet a bit of jump in price when going from 1/2 to 3/4!
Where are you getting your quotes from?
I've dealt with plastic works in surrey on 86 ave and they have the best prices I've seen by far! One of the employees (Peter) actually used to make aquariums so he's got quiet knowledgable about aquariums
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It is quiet a bit of jump in price when going from 1/2 to 3/4!
Where are you getting your quotes from?
I've dealt with plastic works in surrey on 86 ave and they have the best prices I've seen by far! One of the employees (Peter) actually used to make aquariums so he's got quiet knowledgable about aquariums
I think they have a different name now but yes, dealing with Peter
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I think they have a different name now but yes, dealing with Peter
I dont think so. It's still plastic works. I was there couple days ago!
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I dont think so. It's still plastic works. I was there couple days ago!
Different Peter then. Place I’m dealing with is Archer Plastics.
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I got my 325g made by envision acrylics. Highly recommend. I was also sick of lifting large glass tanks. This one was easy to lift with 2 people.

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3/16" or so slice of original magic eraser in between magnet on wet side for algae

1500 - 6000 grit micro mesh for coralline

https://www.packardwoodworks.com/Mer...ct_Code=124415
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I dont think so. It's still plastic works. I was there couple days ago!
And this is Plasticworks in Surrey? I emailed and they said they do not build aquariums.
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And this is Plasticworks in Surrey? I emailed and they said they do not build aquariums.
Oh! My friend got his tank built there. Was a small tank tho maybe 5 years ago.
I mentioned there name cuz they are the cheapest I found material wise. I only buy acrylic and cut it to size at their shop and bring it back home and glue it my self.
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