what are Caribsea Reef Rods made of? acrylic? fiberglass? please help.

[SALTWATER FISH HIPPIE]

does anyone know what these are made of? i have used two that came with the coral tree kits. they are very light and very strong/ridged. i am going to be making my own scape and want to use rods. i have found nothing comparable locally. i did an a.i. search and is says its made of acrylic but i just do not belive that to be correct. i would just use their rods but the are 1/2 diameter and i need 3/8. i been looking at these but i would have to cut to length. not sure they would be reef safe after that

thanks
shane

3/8" OD Fiberglass Round Solid Rod

3/8" OD Fiberglass Round Solid Rod. Retail and Wholesale quantities available. Shortest lead times and lowest minimums in the industry.

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[Fish Styx]

I believe they are actually polycarbonate, but don't quote me.

 

[Troylee]

Those would work fine as would acrylic rods.. fiberglass is stronger thou! The fiberglass shouldn’t leach anything.. if you’re really worried about it a dab of silicone on your cuts would seal everything back up.!

 

[Troylee]

I believe they are actually polycarbonate, but don't quote me.

Yes there’s that also.. a little more flimsy but won’t crack or break.

 

[Troylee]

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