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Re: [APD] Scratched aquarium glass and DIY tanks
Nick Andrews wrote:
> Is it worth the trouble to try and remove scratches from a nice older 55gal? Nice 1/2" thick glass, heavy tank. They are mostly not noticeable when the tank is full, but a few are deep enough that they show badly.And how about building your own bigger tank. I am looking at 240-300 gal size. Friends just got a 300 delivered from glasscages.com to the tune of $2600 with stand and canopy. They are not to fill it with water for 4 weeks after manufacture date or the 90 day warranty is void. As if they would ship it back! I'd rather spend a couple or three hundred for glass and silicone. I know I can build a stand after seeing how simple theirs are made! I can buy the 3/4" oak plywood for $50 a sheet and save $600+. Any experience here?Nick A in southern NM
Glass is more expensive than you think. You will want tempered glass for
at least the bottom. When I priced out building my own tank, the
store-bought tanks were cheaper than the glass panes alone.
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"He who throws dirt is sure to lose ground."
Jerry Baker
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