I am thinking about using some acrylic rods in my aquascaping to help make shelfs and pillars, since doing BB i have to try and keep as little touching bottom as possible. So where can I find them locally? I am in east orlando, thanks. Also, other suggestions besides acrylic rods for this purpose?
Where to get acrylic rods..
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mrcrab
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start here:
Sanjay's thread
Look through the next 3-5 pages. He started building pillars with cpvc, went to acrylic and finally settled on fiberglass rods.
You can get the rods here:
1/2" fiberglass rods
They have different diameter ones but that's the size I used.
I also used quickrete hydraulic cement from Lowe's as opposed to thorite. It dries VERY quickly.
Sanjay's thread
Look through the next 3-5 pages. He started building pillars with cpvc, went to acrylic and finally settled on fiberglass rods.
You can get the rods here:
1/2" fiberglass rods
They have different diameter ones but that's the size I used.
I also used quickrete hydraulic cement from Lowe's as opposed to thorite. It dries VERY quickly.
cur10u5g30rg3
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It sounds like the same product used to pull wire in wall. Only I think those are more like a 1/4" fiberglass rod but they would still work. You can get them at home depot in the electrical section. Plus they are like neon green or glow in the dark. Although they are probably alot more expensive cause they are porpuse built for pulling wire.
If you want acrylic rod, there is a place in Longwood that has every shape of acrylic you could want. Let me look up the number for you...
http://www.yellowpages.com/info-LMS71101480/Acrylics-Plus-Manufacturing-LLC
Go to that link, it's their yellowpages link. Very knowledgable, helpful, well stocked, inexpensive, prompt and friendly.
I just went there last week for some sheet goods for my fuge and false wall.
HIGHLY recommended.
Mitch
http://www.yellowpages.com/info-LMS71101480/Acrylics-Plus-Manufacturing-LLC
Go to that link, it's their yellowpages link. Very knowledgable, helpful, well stocked, inexpensive, prompt and friendly.
I just went there last week for some sheet goods for my fuge and false wall.
HIGHLY recommended.
Mitch
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This sounds strange, but I've heard of people cutting up plastic coat hangers and using those......
jelwyoming
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I use the replacement acrylic rods used for window shades. They are more octagonal than round. That actually worked better for me. You can get them in clear 5/16"x 2' at Home Depot for about a buck.
The directions are wrong....damn, they are on the front of the building now....the address changed in the actual listing, but the online still shows them at the original address....I shoul have said to call them first for directions, sorry....I would suggest making sure that what ever you use is acrylic, as styrene is used in a LOT of household goods and styrene is an algae farmer's dream!
Where do you live? I plan to go over today and depending on how much you want I could pick it up for you.....can I call you? email me at mitch@innovativenursing.ORG if you want to try and hook this up.
Mitch
Mitch
jelwyoming
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I can't speak for any except the ones that I bought. They've been in my tank for a long time with no ill affects. I think that the packaging that mine came in said what they were made of.
