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  1. matt

    Aquarium height

    :lol:
  2. matt

    Aquarium height

    Thanks, this is my second acrylic build. I did a "How to" guide here http://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/diy-acrylic-tank-build-new-update.31622/ on my first build. No scratches yet and it's been going nearly 2 years, but I am very carefull when doing mantainance and it's eaiser to get scratches...
  3. matt

    Aquarium height

    And finished. 120x60x25
  4. matt

    Aquarium height

    Should be done in the next 20 mins or so.
  5. matt

    Aquarium height

  6. matt

    Aquarium height

    I'm building a 25cm hight acrylic tank right at this moment, I'll get some photos up in a mo to give a sense of prospective.
  7. matt

    Anyone ever made an acrylic tank?

    I built one about a year ago. Still going strong no bowing,no scratches just need to be carefull when cleaning. http://www.ukaps.org/forum/posts/339013/
  8. matt

    DIY Acrylic Tank Build / New update

    Thanks sanj, they also do polished edged acrylic aswell,think I may try this next time as it will save a lot of time sanding tho it does cost a little more. Good luck.
  9. matt

    DIY Acrylic Tank Build / New update

    Not sure I'd take the chance of making my own,the weld on 4 isn't a huge expense at £7+pp. I do have a fair bit left tho,if your anywhere near colchester your welcome to come and take a bit.
  10. matt

    DIY Acrylic Tank Build / New update

    Yeah I read about the pin method but I was on my own with this one,so wasn't really a choice. The flame polishing to get rid of spills is something I'll be trying very soon:thumbup:
  11. matt

    DIY Acrylic Tank Build / New update

    Thank you very much! Yes the guy on youtube is where I got the idea,the one I saw was when he built a 3000g acrylic tank in a 6 part tutorial,he droned on a bit but it is an excellent guide,King of diy is his youtube channel loads of good diy aquarium how too's. I'll do my best not to scratch it...
  12. matt

    DIY Acrylic Tank Build / New update

    Thank you! All the edges still had the rough cutting marks and needed a fair amount of sanding,I went down the route of sanding as I don't trust myself with high powered spinning blades:eek:
  13. matt

    DIY Acrylic Tank Build / New update

    Good luck:thumbup:
  14. matt

    DIY Acrylic Tank Build / New update

    Hi all ukaps diy'ers, This is a project I've had in the pipeline for the last year or so now,ironically recent ill health has afforded me the time to actually crack on and get it done,I'm very happy with the results so I thought I'd share with you guys. Cut to size acrylic sheets Base and...
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