Frag Tank

Jiddy · 04/11/2008, 04:10 PM

Im looking for a tank that is ballpark 24"x24"x"10 so I can start a frag tank. I went to glasscages (shipping would kill me) and I called the glass shop in town (when they got down laughing at me they told me it would be more expensive than glasscages). I was wondering if anyone had any tips for getting a low profile tank for frags?

tkeracer619 · 04/11/2008, 05:34 PM

If you have a table saw or access to a table saw I would do some reading on acylic tank construction and make one out of 1/4" cast acrylic. Its too tricky to do anything thicker your first go but at only 10" it will be fine with 1/4" and eurobraces.

Jiddy · 04/14/2008, 10:37 PM

Anyone with an acrylic tank building tank link?

Jiddy · 04/14/2008, 11:10 PM

I found melevs site, all the info I need. Thanks for the heads up. Ill post my success or attempt at it!

jeweldamsel · 04/15/2008, 10:33 AM

Allglass carries smaller acrylic tanks and the shipping is reasonable. I ordered a 45gal from them before. I use it as my sump, but it is good enough to be a display tank.

reefer4sho · 04/15/2008, 10:48 AM

hey there, i had a Advance Acrylics make my tank, sump and top off container for a very reasonable price. people say make it yourself and let me tell you i've tried unsuccessfully.

give the guy a shout his name is john he also ships. good luck!

http://www.advanceacrylics.com/

04/11/2008, 04:10 PM	#1
Jiddy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: S.Dakota (1 LFS) Posts: 801	Frag Tank Im looking for a tank that is ballpark 24"x24"x"10 so I can start a frag tank. I went to glasscages (shipping would kill me) and I called the glass shop in town (when they got down laughing at me they told me it would be more expensive than glasscages). I was wondering if anyone had any tips for getting a low profile tank for frags? __________________ -Jidz Over and Iz-Out Current Tank Info: 220 AGA

04/11/2008, 05:34 PM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	If you have a table saw or access to a table saw I would do some reading on acylic tank construction and make one out of 1/4" cast acrylic. Its too tricky to do anything thicker your first go but at only 10" it will be fine with 1/4" and eurobraces. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

04/14/2008, 10:37 PM	#3
Jiddy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: S.Dakota (1 LFS) Posts: 801	Anyone with an acrylic tank building tank link? __________________ -Jidz Over and Iz-Out Current Tank Info: 220 AGA

04/14/2008, 11:10 PM	#4
Jiddy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: S.Dakota (1 LFS) Posts: 801	I found melevs site, all the info I need. Thanks for the heads up. Ill post my success or attempt at it! __________________ -Jidz Over and Iz-Out Current Tank Info: 220 AGA

04/15/2008, 10:33 AM	#5
jeweldamsel Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 385	Allglass carries smaller acrylic tanks and the shipping is reasonable. I ordered a 45gal from them before. I use it as my sump, but it is good enough to be a display tank.

04/15/2008, 10:48 AM	#6
reefer4sho Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: socal Posts: 707	hey there, i had a Advance Acrylics make my tank, sump and top off container for a very reasonable price. people say make it yourself and let me tell you i've tried unsuccessfully. give the guy a shout his name is john he also ships. good luck! http://www.advanceacrylics.com/