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Unread 04/13/2011, 11:44 AM   #1
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Question need help

im planing on building my on 60 gal square using Starphire later but wanna start off small to gain some experience before i can tackle the big one so i need help looking for what glass company tht you would recommend me to buy it from tht has a good rep n service n thanks alot


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Unread 04/13/2011, 06:34 PM   #2
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Go to a local glass shop, ask if they have any scrap pieces of glass you can buy for cheap. May not be able to build an aquarium out of it, but lets you play around a little.


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Unread 04/14/2011, 09:07 AM   #3
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Shipping glass is expensive -- always buy locally.

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Unread 04/15/2011, 01:30 AM   #4
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Go to a local glass shop, ask if they have any scrap pieces of glass you can buy for cheap. May not be able to build an aquarium out of it, but lets you play around a little.
hmm i might try tht just need to find em im new in this area lol


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Unread 04/15/2011, 01:39 AM   #5
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i just finish my rough draft today more like last night even thou it not goin to happen till later in aug but i just want to be able to get it right the first time esp wit the measurement
for the front it will be 1/2 starphire 24x12 the side will also be 1/2 starphire 12x12 but the bck n the bottom will be 24x12 1/2 glass plate is tht good idea or wat it will be set on the diy stand n wat kind of mat do i need n u think i should add the euro bracing? wat u think?


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Unread 04/15/2011, 01:40 AM   #6
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one more thing where should i buy the black silicone wat kind of silicon should i get as well i kno im a pain in the butt lol


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