Making a tank

[Bjohn]

Hey guys,
I'm thinking of making myself a small 16gallon tank. Any advice for me?
Thanks!


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[JPG@CFI]

Have all your pieces cut by an acrylic supplier, and use Weldon 40 instead of the water thin products. WO40 is way stronger. J

 

[BeardedReefer]

Hey guys,
I'm thinking of making myself a small 16gallon tank. Any advice for me?
Thanks!


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Glass or acrylic? If glass make sure you get plate, non-tempered in case you ever decide to drill. I'm no acrylic guru so I'll leave that to the others here whom know how to work it.

 

[Bjohn]

Ya I'm thinking of going with glass


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[BeardedReefer]

Ya I'm thinking of going with glass


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1/4" will be fine especially if you plan to drill, any thinner you run into cracking of the glass just because its so fragile. Have a glass shop cut the sheets for you and you will be good to go. There are some great how-to videos on youtube that will walk you through the process. URAJOEY has a great channel and is very informative.