So I have in the past used a garbage can to hold water for my ATO, that will not work for my new setup. Has anyone here built their own acrylic container or tank, I'm willing to learn, I just need some resources. Thanks Jim
So I have in the past used a garbage can to hold water for my ATO, that will not work for my new setup. Has anyone here built their own acrylic container or tank, I'm willing to learn, I just need some resources. Thanks Jim
Acrylic can be tuff to cut straight enough for it to be strong. the tool and materials to do just one acrylic project is cost prohibitive. I prefer plabcti 55 GAL barrels. brute trash cans are also very universal and are functional for other things well. Always go as big as you can.
Four individual systems Right now.
30gal red sea 130d lps/softies/anemone tank, kalk ato, reef bright led strip.
40 softies set up.
550 total gallon marineland 300 DD main system 18 months old now and stabilized. T5 VHO lights/ BLUE led strip, Fully custom built LIFE REEF sump and FUGE, AWESOME 60" tall skimmer, and 1000+ gallon rated custom Ca reactor, 3 50 gallon attached SPS frag systems lite with a combination of HM and LED and T5 fixtures.
A 200 gallon MARS quarintine with UV system/ medication for new arrivals.
Still lots to learn about the hobby but I have amassed a great collection of real beauties. I have broken past the stage of keeping things alive and now there actually growing out. Which is a big hurdle for many beginners I must admit. Good information and advise is hard to get sometimes and the club has done wonders with respect to quality advise and help in the hobby.
THANKS Orlando Reef Educators Organization!!!!
I have made such a container for my ATO due to size constraints. Best is if you have a router table that can get real straight nicely finished edges. I used a nice table saw that gave straight edges. As jim said the acrylic is expensive unless you have hook up with volume. I got mine at skycraft which is a surplus supply place. Not the easiest of process weldon makes a series of acrylic bonding (supplies) as I was not worried about looks rather sealing I used a goopier version which leaved more residue but I had success in making.
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I keep water, last checked about 600 gallons worth.
Problem is animals keep using it as there water closet.
Worst of all the littlest ones keep using up all the supplies.
ended up adding a brace to the top to reduce the bow. been running for 5-6 yrs. nock on wood
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I keep water, last checked about 600 gallons worth.
Problem is animals keep using it as there water closet.
Worst of all the littlest ones keep using up all the supplies.
All looks good, I got lost at that skycraft store, ended up just using an old 10 gallon aquarium I had laying around.
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