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[Hardridge]

I want to extend my tank (deep) by a foot do you thk it's pos

 

[Hardridge]

I want to extend my tank (deep) by a foot do you thk it's pos

It's 1inch acrylic

 

[Mebbid]

I don't think it would be the best idea. Extending your tank 1 foot higher will place a lot more pressure on the sides of the tank which could cause a catastrophic failure at worst or at the very least bowing of the sides.

 

[Hardridge]

I said but I meant width it's 18 now want to make it 30

 

[jwh0818]

I said but I meant width it's 18 now want to make it 30

Its not a good idea because of whats used in between the acrylic to bond it. You would have to see if you could even find the glue for that and then re-silicone the entire tank

 

[Hardridge]

Its not a good idea because of whats used in between the acrylic to bond it. You would have to see if you could even find the glue for that and then re-silicone the entire tank

Not sure what u mean silicone is not used on Acrylic

 

[jwh0818]

Not sure what u mean silicone is not used on Acrylic

Then what is? Is it just melted together?

 

[Hardridge]

It's a special bonding agent and basically yes. The bond is stronger than the acrylic.

 

[Stlrockguy]

Can you do it. Yes. You are wanting to make it wider, correct? I would just build a new one though. It would take a little more work but be better in the end

 

[jwh0818]

To make it wider you will need a bigger bottom piece too. Im not sure how expensive 1inch thick acrylic is but I know it aint cheap by any means

 

[Stlrockguy]

I say this because you will have to replace the sides and bottom anyways (don't want to try and make a bunch of extra seems). You'd still be able to use the front and back just cut it right and clean up where the old seem was. I've done a lot of research on DIY acrylic tanks.

 

[Stlrockguy]

For a 8' x4' the quite I got was about $500 before shipping (no local places) another $250 for freight shipping. That was for 1" thick

 

[jwh0818]

For a 8' x4' the quite I got was about $500 before shipping (no local places) another $250 for freight shipping. That was for 1" thick

Thats actually not a bad price at all. A glass tank that size would be close to 3 to 4 grand

 

[Stlrockguy]

That was for 1 sheet if acrylic I was wanting 4 sheets

 

[Stlrockguy]

I was thinking I could build a dream tank for 1000. Just the tank

 

[jwh0818]

That was for 1 sheet if acrylic I was wanting 4 sheets

Oh crap. Thats alot

 

[Stlrockguy]

Tell me about it.

 

[Hardridge]

Price isn't an issue I get sheets fr free my buddy that made the tank is doing it fr a art project



This is tank now

 

[Stlrockguy]

It can be done. I'd get me some good saws cut the front and back off then replace the sides and bottom. Check YouTube for some DIY videos. There's a few on there

 

[Hardridge]

Price isn't an issue I get sheets fr free my buddy that made the tank is doing it fr a art project

This is tank now

Basically making a 32 by 32 square