Has anyone ever built a 10 ft acrylic tank?

[zippyjr]

Hi
we are thinking of building an acrylic tank it would be 120x20x19. We are still searching where to get the acrylic and other items we would need, just wondering if anyone here has done so.
Any advice?
Thank you
Rose

 

[Pharaoh]

That would be a monster.I'm not sure anyone wanted to pay for the 10' sheets.

 

[Tigerdat]

I just purchased a 10 foot tank. It took quit a while to get the 10x48x.75 sheets, most places don't stock them. My tank is 120Lx32Wx24H The cost of the tank was $1700

 

[cvermeulen]

I just purchased a 10 foot tank. It took quit a while to get the 10x48x.75 sheets, most places don't stock them. My tank is 120Lx32Wx24H The cost of the tank was $1700

WHAT! $1700 is a damn good deal for a tank that size. I'd wager I couldn't build it myself for less.

 

[CichlidAddict]

I just purchased a 10 foot tank. It took quit a while to get the 10x48x.75 sheets, most places don't stock them. My tank is 120Lx32Wx24H The cost of the tank was $1700

New? All acrylic? If so that's a steal!
Prices go way up when you get past the standard 8 foot length.

 

[hbluehunter]

I just purchased a 10 foot tank. It took quit a while to get the 10x48x.75 sheets, most places don't stock them. My tank is 120Lx32Wx24H The cost of the tank was $1700

Man that's a screaming deal on a tank that big... Any chance of letting out who you got it from ???

 

[cvermeulen]

Even glasscages lists their 450gal 8'x36"x30" at $3900

Are you sure 1700 isn't a typo?

 

[Tigerdat]

The tank is all acrylic. The top and bottom of the tank are 1/2 inch and the 4 sides are 3/4 inch. And the price is correct $1700. Originally the tank was to be made out of 1/2 in all the way around, but the builder decided it was better to have 3/4 inch on the 4 sides, He didn't charge me extra but I gave him an extra $100 so the tank really cost $1800 but that was my choice. I am in the process if getting the tank setup. I've had a few leaks on the plumbing but I should have them resolved in a few days. I also built the stand. The tank was purchased form a place called World Marine its in San Jose Ca. He dose an OK job but he is hard to understand. I think he Vietnamese and doesn't speak much English. Some people have complained about him... he has f'up the size on some tanks. Even mine he messed up a little bit its 32 3/8" wide not an even 32 but it worked out all right. I built the stand an extra 3/4" wider all the way around. Overall I am very happy with the tank I couldn't afford anything more or get anything bigger through the front door.

If you are looking for a good deal on new acrylic tanks in the Bay Area Ca. go to "Aquatic Life Forms" he sell Tru Vu tanks for $1 over cost. He also has a good selection of Central American cichlids.

 

[basslover34]

I think I'm in love with your tank

 

[hbluehunter]

Man you made a believer out of me... If i was in cali i would definatley look him up.. Get some pics up after you get it set up, should be sweet.