Question

bobafett · 03-11-2004, 12:44 AM

I want to buy some acrylic sheets to build my own tank. Does anyone know where I could order them not bulk? I haven't found anything, also if possible, a place that could cut the sizes and holes I need, thanks

wanareef · 03-11-2004, 09:43 AM

Do you have acrylic experience? If not, I would suggest you start small, a sump maybe or even overflows. If the seams are not properly glued/fused then you will have problems. What size will you use? How tall is the tank and what type of bracing will you be using?

What have you made so far? What type of "glue" will you be using?

To answer your question, try looking in the yellow pages for a Tap Plastics or any plastic/acrylic company.

Johnny · 03-11-2004, 10:08 AM

http://www.displaycollectables.com
http://www.ipscorp.com
http://www.sdplastics.com/acrylic.html
http://www.usplastic.com
http://www.ridoutplastics.com/ips16.html

see what you can find here

bobafett · 03-12-2004, 04:27 AM

I appreciate all of the help I recieved, if anyone has anymore sites they found that worked for them, that would be awesome

Geoff · 03-12-2004, 09:45 AM

Welcome to TRT!!

G~

bobafett · 03-13-2004, 05:21 AM

One more question, me and my buddy were thinking about starting a breedery (small at first) and I was wondering if anyone knows how or a site that shows and has materials for making air pumps as well as econo size filters and such. Also any other sites that would help aspiring breeders. We were thinking about starting out with discus and angels, my friend knows a lot, and I am getting into it. I hope this helps. Thanks a lot again all

Geoff · 03-13-2004, 09:47 AM

here is a link to our freshwater forum.

tangcrazy is also a big breeder. give him a PM, i am sure he can help you out.

G~

Doug1 · 03-13-2004, 11:27 AM

A friend of mine had an oscar breeding setup back in the 70s. Made a high volume airpump out of an old smog pump off an engine, ran thru a pvc filter packed with carbon, it put out A LOT of air