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Flame Angel
Past BRS Pres/2016MOD
You need to be more specific to the use of the word local? To what? There is no location in your signature.
MrX
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If I recall the GE Silicone I, 100% Silicone for Doors/Windows/Attic, is the one you want. Anything with MILDEW blockers is NOT reef safe.
Just do a Google search for "Glass Company <Your City> MA" and you'll get lots of hits.
From prior experience I can tell you you're better off just buying a tank from someone or waiting for the $1/gallon Petco sale to come back around. Glass prices are kinda crazy, not to mention you have to do all the work, and then hope you did it right.
What size frag tank are you thinking to build? Did you figure out the glass thickness and sizes of the panes you'd need? Depending on the size you might need to brace it somehow (euro-brace, etc.). And, when/if you get a quote for the glass, make sure you get the edges polished so there aren't any sharp edges.
If you're going to build the tank yourself you could look into "Aquarium Safe" silicone. More Googling will find vendors of that. People also suggest a specific type of silicone for larger tanks. I don't recall the name, but it was supposed to bond stronger.
Just do a Google search for "Glass Company <Your City> MA" and you'll get lots of hits.
From prior experience I can tell you you're better off just buying a tank from someone or waiting for the $1/gallon Petco sale to come back around. Glass prices are kinda crazy, not to mention you have to do all the work, and then hope you did it right.
What size frag tank are you thinking to build? Did you figure out the glass thickness and sizes of the panes you'd need? Depending on the size you might need to brace it somehow (euro-brace, etc.). And, when/if you get a quote for the glass, make sure you get the edges polished so there aren't any sharp edges.
If you're going to build the tank yourself you could look into "Aquarium Safe" silicone. More Googling will find vendors of that. People also suggest a specific type of silicone for larger tanks. I don't recall the name, but it was supposed to bond stronger.
MrX
Non-member
Aquarium Glass Thickness Calculator
http://www.theaquatools.com/building-your-aquarium
For a tank 24x24x12 (60.96cm x 60.96cm x 30.48cm) with a VERY SAFE factor of 5 (2.5 is the norm) they suggest 5mm thick glass (0.19in)
If you build the tank yourself make sure you get all the measurements right (account for silicone, overhangs, etc.)
http://www.theaquatools.com/building-your-aquarium
For a tank 24x24x12 (60.96cm x 60.96cm x 30.48cm) with a VERY SAFE factor of 5 (2.5 is the norm) they suggest 5mm thick glass (0.19in)
If you build the tank yourself make sure you get all the measurements right (account for silicone, overhangs, etc.)
MrX
Non-member
lmao. No. I was originally going to build a custom tank but quickly found the glass price was prohibitive. My build thread has pictures of my prototype tank (made of cardboard!).
I think John was suggesting you make up a business name.
Go to Craigs list, get a cheap or free tank. Take it apart and have the glass cut and build a new aquarium.
I just took apart a 90Gallon in one hour. Now I have some nice big pieces of half inch glass.
Buying the glass or the acrylic is pretty expensive, specially 1/2" or thicker.
Take apart the tank, use a really thin razor or saw blade, utility knife and silicone remover from Lowes.
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John,
Is this the stuff?
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/PROSEAL-RTV-Silicone-1FBJ1?Pid=search
I'm assuming its Proseal.
Is this the stuff?
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/PROSEAL-RTV-Silicone-1FBJ1?Pid=search
I'm assuming its Proseal.
mchartier
Non-member
I had this in a bookmark, this is the black RTV
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/MOMENTIVE-Industrial-Silicone-Sealant-4UH10
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/MOMENTIVE-Industrial-Silicone-Sealant-4UH10
jamesdong009
Anthony
That's the one that I used. I have a couple of new tubes if you're interested.
