DIY Rimless Shallow Tank
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Topic: DIY Rimless Shallow Tank
Posted By: Jaag
Subject: DIY Rimless Shallow Tank
Date Posted: March 19 2017 at 10:38pm
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Sup guys? So I am going to be building a shallow reef tank. The dimensions will be 36x24x12. I will be using starphire glass on the front and two sides, regular glass on the back and I want to put PVC on the bottom anyone have any experience with that? Is there any difference in putting it together? Do I still use silicone on the bottom? What is the process? Also where would I find the PVC bottom and to be truthful I do not even really know what it is called? Is it just PVC or is it some type of PVC and glass? Any help (as you can see would be appreciated). I have made an all glass tank before and am pretty good with my hands and tools. I am not too worried about the work and craftsmanship. Thank you in advanced. Johnny
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Posted By: Elite-Aquatics
Date Posted: March 26 2017 at 10:00pm
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The bottom has to have channels for the glass to sit into. You can't just bond the glass to the pvc like you would glass to glass. I have done several of them, all my bottoms were CNC cut on my router to accomplish the channels. You must use a special adhesive to bond the two as well, not regular silicone. ------------- Premium aquarium filtration! |
Posted By: Elite-Aquatics
Date Posted: March 26 2017 at 10:02pm
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Posted By: Elite-Aquatics
Date Posted: March 26 2017 at 10:03pm
Acrylic eurobrace done the same way ------------- Premium aquarium filtration! |