B BROKER Advanced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Feb 23, 2002 #1 Is there any real difference? I was told there is. I was going to use plexi as dividers for a 20gal sump but want to make sure before I do it. If acrylic is better can I get it Home Depot? [ February 23, 2002: Message edited by: BROKER ]</p>
Is there any real difference? I was told there is. I was going to use plexi as dividers for a 20gal sump but want to make sure before I do it. If acrylic is better can I get it Home Depot? [ February 23, 2002: Message edited by: BROKER ]</p>
J Jon Lazar Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Feb 23, 2002 #2 If all you're concerned with is making sump dividers, I would use acrylic. The bigest drawback to acrylic is that it scratches easily, but that shouldn't matter in your sump. Acrylic is easier to work with and won't crack or break. Jon
If all you're concerned with is making sump dividers, I would use acrylic. The bigest drawback to acrylic is that it scratches easily, but that shouldn't matter in your sump. Acrylic is easier to work with and won't crack or break. Jon
J Jon Lazar Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Feb 23, 2002 #3 Oops...I guess I should have read this more closely. I thought you were asking acrylic or glass for your dividers. I'll be quiet now Jon
Oops...I guess I should have read this more closely. I thought you were asking acrylic or glass for your dividers. I'll be quiet now Jon
B BROKER Advanced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Feb 23, 2002 #4 I just found out that Plexi is the trade name for acrylic. Sorry
E Enkidu Advanced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Feb 24, 2002 #5 Yeah, Plexi glass is a domestic brand of acrylic. Its supposed to be pretty good, that's what my tank is made of.
Yeah, Plexi glass is a domestic brand of acrylic. Its supposed to be pretty good, that's what my tank is made of.
P pm_devin Experienced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Feb 24, 2002 #6 I bought a couple of sheets today at the Depot. 12x18x3/16 was like $8.00. I think you could get it cheaper from a local plastic supplier.
I bought a couple of sheets today at the Depot. 12x18x3/16 was like $8.00. I think you could get it cheaper from a local plastic supplier.
E esmithiii Advanced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Feb 24, 2002 #7 Don't use cotton swabs, make sure to use Q-tips. Don't worry. That is a very commonly asked question. E
Don't use cotton swabs, make sure to use Q-tips. Don't worry. That is a very commonly asked question. E
