Acrylic Degredation

Travis L. Stevens · 08/02/2006, 02:25 PM

I know that there is a difference between extruded and cell cast acrylic, but I can't remember which one is the type that is used for marine aquariums. Obviously, you wouldn't want to use the
"bad" one to make a tank out of, but what about using it for baffles? I know I have the "bad" one, but I would like to use it for something useful. How quick does the "bad" one degrade?

RichConley · 08/02/2006, 02:28 PM

The 'bad one', extruded, doesnt really degrade. Its just not as clear, and not as strong. Its fine for baffles. Just make sure you use a reasonably thick piece, or it'll bow and pull away from the joints.

If its good enough for deltec, its good enough for baffles.

Travis L. Stevens · 08/02/2006, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RichConley
The 'bad one', extruded, doesnt really degrade. Its just not as clear, and not as strong. Its fine for baffles. Just make sure you use a reasonably thick piece, or it'll bow and pull away from the joints.

If its good enough for deltec, its good enough for baffles.

Sweet. Thanks. I thought that it was Extruded that wasn't as good. But I couldn't remember.

08/02/2006, 02:25 PM	#1
Travis L. Stevens Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Perry, OK Posts: 13,946	Acrylic Degredation I know that there is a difference between extruded and cell cast acrylic, but I can't remember which one is the type that is used for marine aquariums. Obviously, you wouldn't want to use the "bad" one to make a tank out of, but what about using it for baffles? I know I have the "bad" one, but I would like to use it for something useful. How quick does the "bad" one degrade? __________________ Travis Stevens Current Tank Info: Restarting 28g Bowfront

08/02/2006, 02:28 PM	#2
RichConley Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bostonian in Chicago going to DC Posts: 9,908	The 'bad one', extruded, doesnt really degrade. Its just not as clear, and not as strong. Its fine for baffles. Just make sure you use a reasonably thick piece, or it'll bow and pull away from the joints. If its good enough for deltec, its good enough for baffles. __________________ NO TANKS!!!