Acrylic or Glass for tank in 10ft length and 36-40in tall?

[10000]

Looks like I am back in action after some unexpected life challenges. Plans have slightly changed since I am now debating between a Fowlr or planted discus tank, but it looks like I have narrowed in on my desired tank size. I am wanting either a 120Lx36Dx36H or 120Lx36Dx40H. Problem is I am not seeing many options for a tank with this length/height combo. Any recommendations on who to go with when going with a tank this tall? Along with if I should go glass or acrylic? On the west coast thanks!

 

[tzabor10]

Looks like I am back in action after some unexpected life challenges. Plans have slightly changed since I am now debating between a Fowlr or planted discus tank, but it looks like I have narrowed in on my desired tank size. I am wanting either a 120Lx36Dx36H or 120Lx36Dx40H. Problem is I am not seeing many options for a tank with this length/height combo. Any recommendations on who to go with when going with a tank this tall? Along with if I should go glass or acrylic? On the west coast thanks!

So very big. I know a lot of people get custom made tanks. Would waterbox be available for you?

 

[Sirlagzalott]

This would put you around 673 gallons. I'm thinking a tank this size would probably need to be acrylic. Given the long span.

 

[Minifoot77]

@Tenecor Aquariums would be who i asked and went with for a custom tank

 

[10000]

@Tenecor Aquariums would be who i asked and went with for a custom tank

Didn’t know they were still active here! I wonder how thick they go? I’ll need to put them on my list to reach out to

 

[Gill the 3rd]

At that size you are going to be looking at acrylic. A glass tank that size would probably take machinery to move. Even an acrylic tank that size is going to be in the 500-600 lb range. Are you going to have access on the front and the back of the tank ? With those dimensions maintenance is going to be a pain if you need to reach the back. Granted you are going fowlr so that may not be as big an issue.

The 10ft length is awesome. I have a 10x2x2 and I love it. Good luck with the build and we definitely want to follow along.

 

[10000]

At that size you are going to be looking at acrylic. A glass tank that size would probably take machinery to move. Even an acrylic tank that size is going to be in the 500-600 lb range. Are you going to have access on the front and the back of the tank ? With those dimensions maintenance is going to be a pain if you need to reach the back. Granted you are going fowlr so that may not be as big an issue.

The 10ft length is awesome. I have a 10x2x2 and I love it. Good luck with the build and we definitely want to follow along.

Any pics of your tank? I’ve briefly thought of going 12x3x2.5 but I prefer higher heights with longer tanks

 

[Gill the 3rd]

Any pics of your tank? I’ve briefly thought of going 12x3x2.5 but I prefer higher heights with longer tanks

Yea check out my tank thread
300 G Build Thread - https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/300-gallon-office-tank.1025888/

 

[Minifoot77]

I'm planning a plywood build this next year projects willing but I wanna try the 10x3x2

 

[Troylee]

Go acrylic… be a nightmare to move into place being that heavy and glass.. hit up @Joe Glass Cages

 

[Xanthurum]

I just had a 96 length x 48 wide x 30 depth using 1” acrylic and it was over 700 pounds empty. Thickness will depend on depth and probably require 1.25” for either 36” or 40”.

 

[Malcontent]

Located in OR:

Envision Acrylics

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