Narrow acrylic tank - do I have to go DIY?

[blasterman789]

I really want a long, narrow acrylic tank to set up on top of a bookshelf. Approx 15-10 gallons. Problem is all the prebuilt custom tanks i see in this size are cubes, and I dont want a freakin cube. A long narrow tank that size would be epic for a garden softie or zoa tank.
So, unless somebody knows of company that makes this size acrylic tank I guess Ill be forced to build it myself. I really dont have the time, but not much choice. Any tips on locating cut acrylic for this job?

 

[billdogg]

your local acrylic (sign) shop should be able to fix you up. What actual dimensions?

 

[fishguy306]

Are you 100% set on acrylic? I can understand if you are, however if not look up the Mr. Aqua 12 gal long. It comes in regular and low iron glass. It is roughly 35x8x9". I've seen a couple of them set up, though all as fresh planted tanks, but they are gorgeous. I keep having to fight the urge to buy one. Something to consider!

 

[blasterman789]

The mr aqua tanks are my second choice. I actually want something more narrow and less square...like 24 long by 6 wide by 10 tall. Drop my MP10 on one end and be done.

Another reason i want acrylic is euro bracing. I cover my tanks, and euro bracing is easy to cover with a custom sheet of glass and keep it clean. Rimless tanks look sloppy when covered and get nasty salt creep. People clean them before taking those cool pictures.

 

[onetrickpony]

Here is mine, 48"x8"x8" gathering everything to put it together now.
It 1/4" glass, just picked up a used tank locally on the cheap and built it.

 

[rickztahone]

Here is mine, 48"x8"x8" gathering everything to put it together now.
It 1/4" glass, just picked up a used tank locally on the cheap and built it.

That's a gorgeous tank! I love long tanks.