jeremoose Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Hey all, I'm looking for a place to get acrylic tanks. Recently got a 240g (72"x24"x30") and it's RIDICULOUSLY heavy. Naturally, I want a larger aquarium but going up to the next step (300g) in all-glass would be borderline un-movable. Google searches have turned up nothing for acrylic tank makers in the area. Anybody know something I don't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traffic66 Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Find some good designs, lots of silicone and buy some acrylic. Build your own Quick google search turns up Johnston Industrial Plastics in Edmonton. They sell and custom cut acrylic sheets. You would need minimum of 1/2" thickness. That way you can just have fun and make a unique one. My 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash_oesc Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 ATM in vegas sorry...useless comment, but I love the show "Tanked" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremoose Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 I'd thought about that but doing an acrylic aquarium of that size terrifies me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash_oesc Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 http://fortmcmurray.kijiji.ca/c-pets-accessories-beautiful-custom-aquariums-built-by-concept-aquariums-W0QQAdIdZ492312386 Might help? They are always posting on kijiji up here. Not sure if they do acrylic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeaholic Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 hey there again, I have a 750 gal & 600 gal acrylic tanks and I got them from Tenecor aquaiums in the USA. They are now out of buisness due to the global economic slow down that happened a few years back. I have had them for 5 years now and the only b*tches I can make are; 1) they scratch easy so you have to be extra careful with that, you can always buff them out, it's more of a concern on the outside of the tank because the inside scratches are blended by the water. 2) they hold heat.......my heaters (1500watts) rarely turn on, a little bit in the winter but not much, so in the summer I have to leave the lids off unless I got a cooler....but not needed...( extreme heat in Alberta does not last long!) 3)on a possitive side, they are much lighter than glass and this is very important when your talking about large tanks, if done by a proffesional...they are bullet proof!!! 4)I am very glad I went with 3/4 inch acrylic tanks for my big boys......the smaller tanks I have are glass. hope this helps!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Aquarium Illusions in Edmonton has a sister company that does custom tanks - I can't remember the name off hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psylant Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Find some good designs, lots of silicone and buy some acrylic. Build your own Quick google search turns up Johnston Industrial Plastics in Edmonton. They sell and custom cut acrylic sheets. You would need minimum of 1/2" thickness. That way you can just have fun and make a unique one. My 2 cents Just to be extra sure no one does this... you don't silicone acrylic. Use weldon to bond the silicone panels together permanently. A 300 gallon glass is still pretty easily movable if you ask me. Just get a few buddies to help and you'll be ok. 4 guys should be able to do it no problem! Especially if you can borrow/rent a few really strong suction cups from a local tank maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traffic66 Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Good to know. Acrylic and silicone don't mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremoose Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Find some good designs, lots of silicone and buy some acrylic. Build your own Quick google search turns up Johnston Industrial Plastics in Edmonton. They sell and custom cut acrylic sheets. You would need minimum of 1/2" thickness. That way you can just have fun and make a unique one. My 2 cents Just to be extra sure no one does this... you don't silicone acrylic. Use weldon to bond the silicone panels together permanently. A 300 gallon glass is still pretty easily movable if you ask me. Just get a few buddies to help and you'll be ok. 4 guys should be able to do it no problem! Especially if you can borrow/rent a few really strong suction cups from a local tank maker. To be honest I'd skip the 300g if I could find an acrylic tank manufacturer and go straight to a 450+. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolPete Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 I'm also in the market for a 450 acrylic. Let me know if u do find a manufacturer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) Talk to acrylic shops which do custom designs for business purposes. I'm sure they'd put something together. http://www.acrylicconcepts.net (Give that place a go or similar of your area) Edited August 5, 2013 by ckmullin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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