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May 16th, 2007 admin Leave a comment Go to comments

acrylic reptile tank
Building own fish tanks?

I have been looking into building my own fish tanks. I already have one built by my soon to be father in law that I have fixed a seal on, and have been thinking about building my own. I like the idea of being able to make it to fit where I want it. I am also thinking of making a few reptile tanks as well. I really want acrylic so that it will be lighter... the glass one I fixed is 180 gallons and HEAVY.
Anyone know some pros and cons?
How about supplies I'll need? I know acrylic is bonded with a chemical solvent.
I want to try it on a small 30ish gallon tank for my goldfish before making one around 150 gallons for Oscars.
Is there anywhere I could get acrylic tanks for cheaper than I could make them.
I've checked craigslist and most are glass tanks and aren't near the size or the right dimensions I want.

I know that in Framingham, MA, there's an aquarium store that makes custom aquariums. I'm sure that there are other places like this around. So, my suggestion is to consult with someone at a privately owned fish store (specializing in aquariums vs. having an aquarium section in it) to figure out whether they can make it for you, or to get any tips that they might have on building your own. Check yelp.com to find a quality aquarium store in your area.