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Tue, 12th Feb 2013, 04:47 PM
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35 gallon acrylic tank, brand new
Tank measures 27 L x 18.5 W x 18 3/8 H. I made it too large for the counter space that I have and my wife would prefer I build something smaller. Back to the drawing board! As for the tank, I wanted it to be very strong so the sides are 1/2" thick, bottom is 3/8" and bracing is 2" x 3/8" thick all around. Actual volume is 34.5 gallons, that is using the internal dimensions of 26 x 17.5 x 17 5/8. All of the edges were sanded prior to assembly and the exposed edges were treated with a torch to clear them up. There are some bubbles in some of the seams but it turned out very nice. It has been water tested but other than that it has never been used. It has not been drilled for an overflow or return. Please let me know if you have any questions. The materials cost me $370 from Allied Plastic. I'll sell it for $175. I listed this tank about a month ago and had sold it but the buyer was from Houston and I was unable to convert it into a sump for him so I am re-listing it.
Last edited by adamRS80; Mon, 18th Feb 2013 at 06:21 PM.
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Mon, 18th Feb 2013, 06:22 PM
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Wed, 20th Feb 2013, 09:31 PM
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I just moved here and have been studying salt for about 2 years now. I need to convince my wife but should know by tomorrow. I really want to build my first tank.
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Wed, 20th Feb 2013, 10:08 PM
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I have two other tanks as well, one that is 30"x17.5"x16 high. It's 36 gallons and already has two returns drilled with 3/4" bulkheads installed. It's 3/8" and very nice. This is the tank that I was supposed to set up last Saturday when I found that my countertop was sinking. I have another tank/sump/pump/skimmer for sale as well that you can see here. http://www.maast.org/showthread.php?...-skimmer-Mag-7
Basically I built 3 tanks, all between 35 and 42 gallons. The first two were a little two tall and I couldn't fit a proper light. The last tank that I reference above I had not listed for sale on Maast yet but it is also available and a little more shallow.
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