acrylic

My tank developed these cracks over 4 months or so. I haven't seen them increase at all, but I'm not sure if I should go ahead and start looking for a new tank.

Hi all! I'm currently attempting to do a small repair on an AIO acrylic tank. My goal is to re-seal the area in the picture, connecting the plastic return nozzle to the acrylic side of the tank. It needs to be a completely water-tight seal. I'm interested in using something with the same...

I know close to nothing about everything, but I'm going for it anyway. :p I'm hoping to build my box and stand all DIY. Proposed dimensions : 19" deep 36" long 12" tall 1/4 " acrylic The stand will be plywood and a few 2x4's. 3/4 plywood on top, 3/8 on the side. I hope to also construct a...

Hello all, What would you do in this situation? The seals seems to have bubbles and crazing on the corner of the tank. It is just a sump so I really don't care about looks but is there a structural problem? It's been set for about 2 weeks now and no issue. Just noticed it today so don't know if...

Ok so I've been coveting a roller mat filter and when I look at them (as I do with pretty much anything) I think to myself, that's just some acrylic with a motor doohicky and simple float switch, I'm not paying that much for one of those. They're actually quite expensive here in Australia - $600...

Hi all, I just picked up the AI Prime Fuge light and love it! But is it bright! :) I’m brainstorming some ways to shield/block the light from flooding the rest of the sump: - Cinefoil? This stuff is pretty awesome - not the prettiest necessarily, but I’m leaning this way. Essentially built...

I’m in the search for quality acrylic. I want to get a 250 or 300 gallon acrylic tank that’s drilled, with overflows and stand. I’ve googled acrylic tank manufacturing but am curious if anyone has one and where did you purchase it?

I have a sea side aquatics coral viewer that has a slow leak. the viewer starts to fill up with water over 15-30 minutes when floating on the water. What can I use to repair the coral viewer?

Hey Reefers- I really need your advice on an acrylic tank I recently purchased. It was made custom by a really good shop in LA. I am new to acrylic tanks so I am not sure what is normal and what isn't in terms of crazing and bubbles. The tiny bubbles you see in the seams have been there since...

Hey Everyone- I have an acrylic frag tank that is 36L x 20W x 12H . I've thoroughly searched for a stand that properly fits the tank, but the closest I can find is 50L x 19.625W ... The issue is finding a stand with the proper width. The overhang will less be than a 1/4 of an inch on each...

Hey everyone! I have a used 125gal acrylic frag tank with built in over flow up for trade or sale. If you’d like to buy it, make an offer. What I’m looking for: Sump with pump In sump Skimmer (rated for 100+gal) LED Lighting (Chinese blackbox ok) Wave makers Return pumps No shipping...

I'm looking to buy some 4-6' long (Acrylic, Glass, Blue) basic frag tanks. If you have anything please let me know. Looking to pick up locally. I am located in MD close to VA, PA, WV and DC and don't mind driving a little.

Looking for a large sump (60-72" long x 20-22" wide), in South Florida area.

Hello, I have a had a couple builds on here before, but they were cut short due to life circumstances. I am taking my time on this build and I know it is still a ways away from being filled with water, simply because of the gear I want is pricey and I am willing to wait for it. This is the...

I recently purchased a used 220 gallon acrylic aquarium, I've been spending a few weeks cleaning/sanding/buffing it to bring it back to looking crystal clear, the only issue is there are two 1" gashes near the back of the tank, they're about an 1/8" deep at the deepest, so they're too deep to...

Sump is all acrylic, with beveled flush mount lid over sock chamber. Fired edges for a smooth round finish. Sock chamber holds 4” Filter sock. Floating center return section gives it a unique design. 10gallon-75gallon Ask any questions in PM Local Pickup in Central Florida area. Not sure what...

I see this is a common tank used by many. I am looking to set up the 80g 48x24x16 version. Where do most buy them from? I see Amazon has them, but an odd description is listed so I am not 100% sure on that... but that is cheaper than the other site I saw them on. Any other options for a cheaper...

Longtime R2R reader, first-time poster. Earlier this morning I received my first batch of online ordered coral frags (3 acros, 2 Montis from liveaquaria.com & 2 Acros, 2 Lobos, 1 GSP and 1 Dragon Tounge from pacificeastaquaculture.com.) Here's an acrylic frag rack that I made using a piece of...

So, we're getting real close to finished with our 450g office build. One of the final things on the list (which should have been initiated weeks ago) is ordering acrylic lids for the tank. I am absolutely blown away by the look of the artfully acrylic lids, but there are so many threads of...

PLEASE DO NOT POST UNTIL I SAY THE LAST STEP HAS BEEN REACHED! This will take me some time to type it all out an get all the pictures right. Thanks guys and enjoy! This is a step by step guide on how I built my nano Algae Scrubber for nano reef tanks. The Algae Scrubber is made out of black...

Hello R2R. First post here, however I have been following the forum and researching certain topics in anticipation for my reef build for a while now... which leads me onto my newly acquired tank. I found a quarter cylinder 60 gallon 1/2" acrylic aquarium for a sweet deal on Craigslist. It was...

I am waiting on my new trigger acrylic sump to come in and was wondering if it's safe to dose vinegar into the sump? I will have it on a dosing pump delivering 30 ml over 8 hours. I have read where you can't store vinegar in acrylic but wasn't sure about dosing because it will be very diluted.

Alright. So dilemma here. I have a 55 gallon acrylic tank. Had it up and running for approx 6 months. When I bought it, all it had for a return is a 1" hose. I want to hardplumb the tank so I purchased all the piping I'd need and bulkheads. The return goes into the tank from the top, so there's...

New to the hobby, so not too much to show. Working on my first reef tank. It's a 55 gallon bowed acrylic tank. The tank sits on a cherry stained wood stand. I bought the tank used which came with some equipment, 1 clown, and approximately 50 lbs. of live rock. Since receiving this tank in Nov...

apparently lowes or home depo doesn't sell scigrip 4 (weld-on 4) so can oatey pvc cement hold together acrylic. trying to build a baffle for a sump.