Acrylic rod question..

[dougers31]

So I was looking at buying some acrylic rods for aquascaping some live rock and the site I was looking at had extruded rod and cast rod which is quite a bit more expensive. So my question is what is the difference between the two and will either of them be fine for aquascaping and misc reef projects?

 

[MimicOcto8]

If you do answer this question please post pix of the aquascape with the rods in use. I'd like to see that.

 

[Jcr's Reef]

I think I purchased mine off Ebay, best price I could find and it was a buy it now auction..I bought 1/4" for the smaller rock, and 1/2" for the bigger rocks to make my colums.

 

[Troylee]

One is extruded which means its squeeZed in a mold and extruded which is not nearly as strong and clear as cast... Cast acrylic is just that it's poured into mold and cast with a lot higher molecular chain level there for stronger and clearer... Either will work just fine rock work I used extruded myself.... You can even get fiberglass rods or driveway markers at most home depots that work well also.... My last go arOund I used the nylon rod from Marco rocks it works decent but nearly as sturdy as acrylic IMHO... Hth:)

 

[nixer]

i used fiberglass rods specifically those driveway marker ones from most hardware stores. they are like 2$ for a 4'

 

[dougers31]

If you do answer this question please post pix of the aquascape with the rods in use. I'd like to see that.

I can post a pic of the rods when I get'em, but its going to be awhile before this tank gets setup. I'm pretty deliberate(cheap) when it comes to accumulating equipment.

 

[Fragtastic Reef]

Doug I would just use the fiberglass rods you can find at HD. They are way cheaper.

Otherwise if your looking for Rods I do have some also.

 

[dougers31]

Doug I would just use the fiberglass rods you can find at HD. They are way cheaper.

Otherwise if your looking for Rods I do have some also.

Just placed an order for a whole bunch of acrylic rods. I picked up 12' of 1/4" for a project and 18' fo 3/8" for rockwork and at least 6' of 3 different smaller sizes for about $16 shipping included;) I prolly should have ordered 6' of 1/2" though.

 

[Fragtastic Reef]

What would you do that for? I could have gotten it for free for you.... lol

Oh well its always nice to have anyways just in case.. What you doing for a tank?

 

[dougers31]

What would you do that for? I could have gotten it for free for you.... lol

Oh well its always nice to have anyways just in case.. What you doing for a tank?

40br with a 30br for a sump/frag tank. I will prolly be ordering an ati sunpower fixture in the next couple days for it. Still trying to hammer down if I should drill the tank on the bottom or back. I'm paranoid about it cracking in the middle of the night and am convinced one way is safer than the other;) Just wish I knew which was better.