how to build an acrylic tank?

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which to me seems to be the reasons that may detur people from attempting this. but trust me i do see where your coming from.
 
I'd definetly do some more shopping around. You may have to make a road trip but even in a big ol corn field called Iowa I can get a reputable big tank for significantly cheaper.

I recently aquired a 300 gallon Tenecor with twin trapezoidal overflows in very very good condition with a stand for barely over 1/2 what you are talking for a DIY tank.....

They ARE out there.... Just got to find them.

How far are you from Cali?
 
I've read that you should not use extruded on larger tanks. I would be very hesitant to build a tank that large without having any experience, but that's just me. I guess the risk depends on where you're putting the tank. Do some searching on reefcentral.com. They have a few threads that are dedicated to DIYers building acrylic tanks. There's a ton of good info there. My advice would be to practice with a few smaller projects before building such a huge monster.
 
well if i do end up buliding it im sure ill be seeking a lot of help from others and businesses around the area. and as for cali. its a ways.... for me i can get to yuma az in about 5 hours going OVER the mountains... so id say roughly 7 hours goin south... northern cali and la area prolly 8 hours...
 
If you are going to build a big tank. Start with 1/4" sheets and build a sump for it first. That way you get practice before you attempt the bigger heavier and more expensive sheets.
 
well at the moment if switched gears to trying to find a cheap way to ship a 500 gallon tank from ga to az.... reaaaaaal fun..... driving me :nilly:
 
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