thats way too many guys!
me and my buddy carried my 180 downstairs by ourselves with no suction cups! im a 140lb guy too!
Anyone have a large acrylic tank?
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thats way too many guys!
me and my buddy carried my 180 downstairs by ourselves with no suction cups! im a 140lb guy too!
t4zalews
65g Ritteri Tank
The 225 is 30" tall...that extra 6 vertical inches makes a big difference when it comes to weight disbursement
Have large acrylic, prefer glass
Have large acrylic, prefer glass
I've had an ******* acrylic 120" x 48" x 32" for about 5 years now and will definitely be switching back to low-iron glass for our new 12' build, for 2 main reasons:
scratching
larger top opening
I will say that *******'s build quality was perfection, and that the 1" acrylic has never shown the slightest sign of deflection or yellowing over the years, two other concerns I had going in. It has developed a tiny amount of crazing near the seams, but not noticeable unless you make a point of inspecting, certainly not nearly as noticeable as the impossible-to-remove bits of calcareous algae in the corners.
As far as leaking, we don't have too many earthquakes in Austin, and the combination of exterior bracing plus interior fiberglass corner mullions should make it pretty bulletproof.
-Paul
Have large acrylic, prefer glass
I've had an ******* acrylic 120" x 48" x 32" for about 5 years now and will definitely be switching back to low-iron glass for our new 12' build, for 2 main reasons:
scratching
larger top opening
I will say that *******'s build quality was perfection, and that the 1" acrylic has never shown the slightest sign of deflection or yellowing over the years, two other concerns I had going in. It has developed a tiny amount of crazing near the seams, but not noticeable unless you make a point of inspecting, certainly not nearly as noticeable as the impossible-to-remove bits of calcareous algae in the corners.
As far as leaking, we don't have too many earthquakes in Austin, and the combination of exterior bracing plus interior fiberglass corner mullions should make it pretty bulletproof.
-Paul
on the spot
Active member
This should make a nice build. I wish my tank was 30 deep. Hoping it works out for you.
Jim
kmu
New member
Yes please show us that thread, Im about to buy a used acrylic tank that might need a lot of elbow grease
lagatbezan
Active member
I have two acrylic tanks, 240g and a 180g. they are really clear when u look through them but they scratch really easily if you are not careful. you just have to take your time when cleaning it and when placing rocks and stuff in the tank. It will scratch if you look at it the wrong way lol. Another thing that I love about them is that they are much easier to drill then glass.
US Marine Coral
New member
How much does he want for it?
kmu
New member
if its a large 240g tank I wouldn't need to fill it with vinegar an water all the way up? would a moist towel with vinegar work?
Chihuahua6
Premium Member
My tank build with a used scratched tank:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1521960
Let me know if you have any questions about sanding. That was the first time I ever used a power tool so believe me when I say it's easy.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1521960
Let me know if you have any questions about sanding. That was the first time I ever used a power tool so believe me when I say it's easy.
