DIY Tank Question

jrockssvt · 05/20/2009, 09:40 AM

1) I am building my 3rd acrylic tank and the dimensions I am going for is 96"L x 24"H x 12"W and using 1/2" acrylic. What is everyones opinion in 1/2" acrylic on this size tank? I am going to use a full piece on top with cutouts.

2) As far as a DIY rockwall how do you attach the eggcrate to the back of the tank? How do you eliminate dead spots behind rock wall?

BonesCJ · 05/20/2009, 09:50 AM

I've done multiple foam backgrounds on my tanks and I always used aquarium silicone to attach my eggcrate anchors. With arcylic you might be able to use weldon or some other acrylic bonding product.

05/20/2009, 09:40 AM	#1
jrockssvt Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 187	DIY Tank Question 1) I am building my 3rd acrylic tank and the dimensions I am going for is 96"L x 24"H x 12"W and using 1/2" acrylic. What is everyones opinion in 1/2" acrylic on this size tank? I am going to use a full piece on top with cutouts. 2) As far as a DIY rockwall how do you attach the eggcrate to the back of the tank? How do you eliminate dead spots behind rock wall?

05/20/2009, 09:50 AM	#2
BonesCJ Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson Posts: 1,420	I've done multiple foam backgrounds on my tanks and I always used aquarium silicone to attach my eggcrate anchors. With arcylic you might be able to use weldon or some other acrylic bonding product. __________________ Chris K. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon Green Garden O Macros