How hard would it be to buy lexan and just build a tank. I have worked with lexan in construction :x and was wondering how to join corners for a tank. Would angle iron work and what thickness should it be for a30"x28"x20"? :?
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Hi Dj Smokey,
it is not hard to buy Lexan, depending on where you are located, you can check you phone book and find a local supplier. Keep in mind, Lexan is a trade name.
As for constructing a tank with "Lexan", the are pros and cons.
As for pros, it is relatively easy to work with.
Usually it is bonded or joined together with a special adhesive that is designed for acrylic. It adheres by melting the top layers of the acrylic to form a strong bond.
As for the cons of acrylic, it is prone to warpage, and it does scratch easily.
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Dj Smokey,
I doubt it would be possible to do it that way without building a frame and attaching the glass and plexi to the frame rather than to theirselves.
oh, in that case i'll just purchase a 20L, less work for me. i have my hands full with design and plants already. 8)
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If you are going to be purchasing the tank anyway, you might consider a little taller tank, say a 20 high. Taller tanks offer more landscaping possibilities
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Yes, the 20 H will be easier to landscape. You can landscape the tank so you have a couple of different "layers" or "elevations"and the auratus will use the different "layers" or "elevations". The auratus are primarily terrestrial, but the do like to climb. The males like to climb on sturdy plant leaves and sit and call.
My 29G is now being cleaned for frogs. I have decided to do riccia on the bottom, with java moss sporadically throughout the tank, 2 "Cheers" broms and 1 "Echo" brom from frogbroms.com, ficus pumila, and a few air plants scattered throughout. With the driftwood going into it, and the few cocohuts I will get, this tank will have a good earthy feel to it. Does this sound like it needs more, because I think this will be a good balance.
nice site, but eww to the tank designs. when using plywood and acrylic, they don't accept tanks bigger then 30" high or 30" wide and 'don't recommend' tanks over 48" long. guess they never heard of using 2x4s or other things for support.