trying to build my own refugium Where can you buy acrylic from?
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There are some suppliers in the link below. I go to altec in boston.
http://www.bostonreefers.org/forums/showthread.php?8106-Sources-for-DIY-supplies
Are you looking to install baffles in a glass tank, or some other approach?
Lots of info and ideas on marc's site;
http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html
http://www.bostonreefers.org/forums/showthread.php?8106-Sources-for-DIY-supplies
Are you looking to install baffles in a glass tank, or some other approach?
Lots of info and ideas on marc's site;
http://www.melevsreef.com/allmysumps.html
No kits that I know of.
The best way to put baffles in a glass tank would be to go to a glass shop and have them cut the pieces you need (and have the exposed edge polished, or plan on carefully sanding the sharp edge off). Glass in glass should be cut about 1/8" short of the actual width to allow for silicone.
Next best bet, acrylic, just cut or have it cut with a little more clearance, figure about 3/16" ish as acrylic will actually absorb a bit of water and swell slightly. Acrylic doesn't have to be cut perfectly for something like this, so if you have access to a table saw with a fairly fine toothed blade it's easy to do your self.
Lowes and HD do carry some acrylic, but IME it's not the greatest. They will also have lexan and other similar materials which can be used, but I'd rather use deccent acrylic. You can order acrylic from mcmaster.com in all sorts of sizes (I don't think they will custom cut your exact size, but you can order anything from 12x12" and up.)
To actually install the baffles, use any aquarium safe silicone.
The best way to put baffles in a glass tank would be to go to a glass shop and have them cut the pieces you need (and have the exposed edge polished, or plan on carefully sanding the sharp edge off). Glass in glass should be cut about 1/8" short of the actual width to allow for silicone.
Next best bet, acrylic, just cut or have it cut with a little more clearance, figure about 3/16" ish as acrylic will actually absorb a bit of water and swell slightly. Acrylic doesn't have to be cut perfectly for something like this, so if you have access to a table saw with a fairly fine toothed blade it's easy to do your self.
Lowes and HD do carry some acrylic, but IME it's not the greatest. They will also have lexan and other similar materials which can be used, but I'd rather use deccent acrylic. You can order acrylic from mcmaster.com in all sorts of sizes (I don't think they will custom cut your exact size, but you can order anything from 12x12" and up.)
To actually install the baffles, use any aquarium safe silicone.
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