Question for MelbourneFL or any other tank builders???

[broncofish]

I hope I remember correct but you built your own tank right?Hey I have scored some free acrylic. 2 pieces 24X18 1/4" thick, and 2 pieces 60X24X1/4" thickness. I was thinking about using the garf wood acrylic method. My question being if I bought a 3/4 inch piece of acrylic or glass, would I still need to frame the frot of the aquarium with wood, or do you think it would hold. Also what kind of epoxy did you use on your tank.

 

[melbournefl]

You've got me a bit confused here. What are you using the 1/4" acrylic for? I got my epoxy paint from aquatic eco-systems, they have a variety of colors available. It costs about $50 before shipping and *sigh* it's a HAZMAT product so shipping runs almost $30 bucks. Let me know what you're plans are and I'll be happy to give you any input I can but I don't understand your question I'm afraid
Later,
Paul

 

[broncofish]

Well I am going to build a frame(box) out of plywood, and line it with the acrylic sheets. I was just hoping the front was not going to have to be framed since I am going to use a 3/4" piece.

 

[xxvietxjustinxx]

Heh if u dont want it, u can always give it to me

 

[broncofish]

Here ya go

 

[melbournefl]

interesting, you would probably save a substantial sum of money if you framed the front though. Depending on how high you're building the tank you could save even more if you went with 1/2" glass. I'd really have doubts about the strength of bonding the 1/4" to the front pane without any kind of frame if you know what I mean. what dimensions are you looking at?
Later,
Paul

 

[broncofish]

Well the front piece would be mostlikely 3/4 inch acrylic more over after just getting off the phone with a glass shop here maybe 1/2 inch glass. Buy doing that I could drop the framing around the front I hope. My question for all the tank builders and engineers is, Do you think the 3/4inch acryl, or the 1/2 inch glass will hold with out the frame. The bottom, sides and back will all still be acording to the plans just no front frame.