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  1. Sump/Protein Skimmer setup

    I'm ready to setup my sump, now that my protein skimmer is in. I wanted to run the idea by you to make sure it's not going to cause me any problems. I want to setup my sump and get it stabilized before I start construction of the tank. I have a 50 gallon tank that just barely fits in my...
  2. Advice on building 250g Acrylic

    I checked my angle iron, and you are absolutely correct about it's straightness. I'll use a piece of mdf, four foot level, or whatever. I'm sure I can find something accurately straight to use. I will buy a new, sharp, expensive carbide router bit for cutting the acrylic so it will have a...
  3. Acrylic-Domestic or Import?

    I don't know about 3/8", but I paid $300 for 3/4" Acrylite GP and $180 for 1/2" Acrylite GP in 4' x 8' sheets. That was my suppliers cost. -Robert
  4. Advice on building 250g Acrylic

    James, I understand your the person to talk to about this. I appreciate your suggestions. I have a nice large piece of angle iron that will work perfectly for a straight edge. After spending time on Cryo's website, I've learned not to use a solvent, but to go with a Polymerizable Cement such...
  5. Advice on building 250g Acrylic

    I've read through quite a few of the messages and it's been a real help. I have a few questions before I start on my project. I'm building a 250 gallon acrylic tank that is 48x48x24. I've built the stand out of 4x4 posts with 2x4 cross braces and 3/4 ply for the top and bottom shelf; it was...

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