Okay, so I ended up getting this...

[blue71]

I ended up getting that 70g reef ready acrylic tank, I posted about earlier, It was a deal I could not refuse, $100, for it includign the tank, stand, canopy, top, and other misc stuff, the tank has some minor damage, and some small scratches, so I need some advice on plumbing, (no idea how), and scratch removal, it is acrylic, and I know there are scratch kits, But i was wondering if anyone has any home remidies for scratches? I ordered the bulk heads, they should be here tuesday, but after that I am so confused. Help is very much appreciated. Thanks

 

[mfdrookie516]

is this the one with the broken center support?

 

[blue71]

Yeah but i got a quote on repair, only $23 at a local acrylic shop

 

[blue71]

i take it noone has any ideas on scratch removal?

 

[Lynae]

I've heard that scratches on acrylic are harder to remove than ones on glass, not sure why though. Maybe try a local fish store and see if they know anything, it might not be a DIY kinda thing. Or try a glass store?
Good luck and looking forward to pics!!

 

[abrahamavelar]

+1

 

[mfdrookie516]

if your local acrylic shop qouted you to fix the support, im sure they are more than capable of buffing out the scratches if they can be buffed

 

[blue71]

I'll see if they will They seemed pretty nice

 

[blue71]

Tank is cycled, up and running with a couple fish now. No filter for a few more hours though because my stupid rabbit chewed the cord and shorted it out, so I have to buy a new one.

 

[blue71]

It has been up and running for a month and a half now

 

[sgc0286]

I would love to see some pics!

 

[blue71]

I will take some tonight, power is off because of my idiot rabbit

 

[lancer22386]

cant wait to see pics

 

[blue71]

and for the moment we have all been waiting for...

I apoligize for the cruddy pics, the cameras dead so I used my phone.

 

[Mitchell0605]

Looks like the glass needs a clean! Other than that nice seet-up so far. I'm assuming your gonna get more LR?

 

[blue71]

I have more its in my 55g with the rest of the fishes, that tanks gonna be shut down

 

[blue71]

the tank is acrylic, I still have yet to get a scraper for acrylic as I have only dealt with glass in the past

 

[blue71]

I love the way I have the tank, its right at the end of my bed so I can watch it while I fall a sleep, very soothing. Hehehe...

 

[Innovator]

Acrylic scratches are very simplistic once you understand the technique. As a matter of fact, you do not even have to remove fish, corals, or rock structures unless access is a problem. I have professionally used and recommend EverClear Transparency Refurbishing company: ETR Home | Everclear Transparency Refurbishing. You can purchase kits, which I believe contain instructions, but are available online as well. Basically, it's all in the grit steps.

 

[melosu58]

Thanks for the info James. Great stuff.