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BeastKeeper Big Fish Posts: 444 Kudos: 389 Votes: 47 Registered: 27-Apr-2004	i was wondering how difficult it would be to build my own tank...Would it be worth the effort, or should I just by a pre-assembled one? Thanks!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
Joe Potato Fish Addict Kind of a Big Deal Posts: 869 Votes: 309 Registered: 09-Jan-2001	I'm thinking it would just be easier to get the pre-made one. You would have to get the angles precise or you risk the tank shattering at some point down the road. Joe Potato
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
moondog Moderator The Hobnob-lin Posts: 2676 Kudos: 1038 Votes: 4366 Registered: 30-Sep-2002	if you can get the proper glue then you can make an acrylic aquarium pretty easily. or so my neighbor tells me. he has 3 tanks over 200g+ each that he made himself. you do have to be very careful that ALL the corners join perfectly though or else you will have problems down the road. most of the time it's easier to just buy one pre-made "That's the trouble with political jokes in this country... they get elected!" -- Dave Lippman
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
Sharpix Enthusiast Posts: 241 Kudos: 123 Votes: 0 Registered: 01-Mar-2003	If you want to have a less than 100g tank, usually there are plastic frames to build those tanks. If you are used to handle silicone, then the job is quite easy having a helping hand. For my 55g, I purchased the 55g plastic frames, then told the glass cutting guy to make them fit with the proper dimensions and thickness. After, I applied silicone to the bottom of the frame, where the glass would be sitting and at the glass edges and started to fit it within the frame. The next day, I sealed the interior with silicone and once dried (one more day) then removed the excess with one edged razors. The price of the tank in the store was $180, but I spent $115 doing it by myself.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi For step by step instructions on a DIY tank of any type (glass, plastic, wood, etc.) check out this site: http://www.garf.org/tank/buildtank.asp Simply plug in the desired dimensions, and hit <enter> It will tell you how many gallons it is, what materials are needed, and give you step by step instructions on how to do it. A really great site for a DIY person, or one who wants to check out the practicality of a larger tank. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
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