Re: sources for used glass

[George & Melanie Caruso <caraway at erienet_net>]

In our area of Ohio single strength glass is about $1.45 a sq. ft. and double strength is about $1.65 a sq. ft. U. S. Plastics has 1/16 inch and 1/8 inch acrylic
sheet slightly cheaper.
George

william ruyle wrote:

> Those of you who build your own tanks, where do you buy your glass? I'm pretty sure you don't buy it
> from any glass company. Prices here in Huntsville
> make Wal-Mart's $8.96 10 gallon "bare-bones" tank
> a better and cheaper idea. I've been going through
> the thrift stores looking for used windows, but most of what I've found is too thin, or if 1/4 inch plate, is too expensive.  I want to build eight 12x12x12 inch
> cube tanks for my fishroom, with more to be added, later on. Looking for either 3/16 or 1/4 inch. Any and all advice is appreciated. Also want to thank Bill
> Shenefelt, Roger Hawthorne, Gary Meyers, Dave
> Wood and anyone else not mentioned that have
> come forth with helpful tips and techniques on the
> subject.
> Bill
> ruyle at highstream_net
>
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