07-09-2005, 07:28 PM
Hey guys! I've asked a few questions on here recently and gotten great responses so I figured I'd try again!
Getting closer and closer to beginning construction on my brand new viv and up until this point, I've planned on using a pre-existing aquarium (30 gallon for now... 55, if I find a good deal!)
Then it was suggested to me that I look up info on making a tank myself with purchased glass from a local glass manufacturer. Has anyone done this? How does the cost compare to actually buying a tank?
Also, I love the look of the taller, more vertical tanks, but I know that if I get a tank that is too tall, I won't be able to reach the bottom! That brings me to my second question. If I wanted to make my own tank (presuming that it is more cost effective) and I wanted to make a good size one (Nothing HUGE, but maybe 3 ft long, 3 ft tall, and 2 feet wide) then is there a way to have an acyrlic (or otherwise) door on the front of the tank that isn't QUITE so noticable? I like the easy access of these doors, but I'm a little put off by the bulky acrylic hinges and handles.
Any ideas? Links?
Oh, and while I'm asking, I've seen different sites about constructing tanks and the larger, of course, the thicker the glass. Do you guys think 1/4 inch glass would be too thick for this size?
Thank you all so much! I'm so glad I found this forum!
Jason
(Columbus, GA)
Getting closer and closer to beginning construction on my brand new viv and up until this point, I've planned on using a pre-existing aquarium (30 gallon for now... 55, if I find a good deal!)
Then it was suggested to me that I look up info on making a tank myself with purchased glass from a local glass manufacturer. Has anyone done this? How does the cost compare to actually buying a tank?
Also, I love the look of the taller, more vertical tanks, but I know that if I get a tank that is too tall, I won't be able to reach the bottom! That brings me to my second question. If I wanted to make my own tank (presuming that it is more cost effective) and I wanted to make a good size one (Nothing HUGE, but maybe 3 ft long, 3 ft tall, and 2 feet wide) then is there a way to have an acyrlic (or otherwise) door on the front of the tank that isn't QUITE so noticable? I like the easy access of these doors, but I'm a little put off by the bulky acrylic hinges and handles.
Any ideas? Links?
Oh, and while I'm asking, I've seen different sites about constructing tanks and the larger, of course, the thicker the glass. Do you guys think 1/4 inch glass would be too thick for this size?
Thank you all so much! I'm so glad I found this forum!
Jason
(Columbus, GA)