InstantForum.NET v4.1.2FishChannel Forumshttp://board.fishchannel.com/forums@bowtieinc.comTue, 06 Jan 2009 04:08:28 GMT20http://board.fishchannel.com/Topic149208-22-1.aspxAfter reading the article lumberjack suggested I have decided to build a plywood/glass tank. </P><P>The dimensions i found that will fit in my room are 44in X 18in X 18in which comes out to be a lil more than 60 gallon give or take a few gallons. Do you think this would be suitable for a chilild tank.Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:58:55 GMTscottneth06http://board.fishchannel.com/Topic149208-22-1.aspxWhy not use glass -- it's much easier to work with than acrylic.</P><P>If you do decide on acrylic, it is usually best to have the pieces cut to size for you where you buy the acrylic.Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:55:48 GMTDavid Lasshttp://board.fishchannel.com/Topic149208-22-1.aspxyellow pages are your best bet, its pretty common. there are a lot of articles floating around that show how to work with it.Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:46:45 GMTLumberjackhttp://board.fishchannel.com/Topic149208-22-1.aspxwhere can you get acrylic? and thanks ill have to check out that sightSat, 14 Jun 2008 16:57:13 GMTscottneth06http://board.fishchannel.com/Topic149208-22-1.aspxacrylic is usually whats used...Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:06:26 GMTLumberjackhttp://board.fishchannel.com/Topic149208-22-1.aspxsure you can but not with plexi glass unless it's really thick. Glass is the way to go. Cheap, easy to work with, and stronger. <P>Here's a link shows how to build variuous types of aquariums</P><P><A href="http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_list.php">http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_list.php</A>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 22:13:39 GMTfilipemhttp://board.fishchannel.com/Topic149208-22-1.aspxI was wondering if you went to some place like lowes or sutherlands and bought plexiglass if it would be suitable to build your own tank.Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:41:11 GMTscottneth06