Acrylic Tank Sheets

Do not use extruded for anything taller than 12 tanks basic thickness guidelines are as follows and only applies to tanks 8 feet or less in length.

Acrylic tank sheets. 2 longer pieces to serve as the front and back of the tank. Of the two cast acrylic sheets have greater optical clarity. Vepotek aqualic 360 acrylic aquarium cylinder fish tank 78 gallons w led light sump tank for tropical fresh water or salt walter 5 0 out of 5 stars 1 1 699 99 1 699. Acrylic aquariums offer better insulation than glass aquariums reducing temperature flux and improving the quality of life for your fish.

Clear cast acrylic sheets have a unique and unmatched balance between clarity strength and weight making it the ideal materials for aquarium manufacturing. You will need the following items for building your acrylic aquarium. E mail size s needed and your zip code. Picture frames store displays furniture shelving windows barriers shields replacement glass and aquariums.

Acrylic aquariums are clear. Shop acrylic aquariums by shape. Silicone sealant for additional protection to edge seals. Acrylic cement with a syringe for joining the panel ends.

Acrylic fish tanks are as clear as optical glass at 93 transparency and don t add a green tint. Aquarium height sheet thickness 1 to 12 inches 1 4 inch 12 18 inches 3 8 inch 18 24 inches 1 2 inch 24 30 inches 3 4 inch. Half the weight of glass more impact resistant and easier to form and fabricate cast acrylic is the material of choice for most builders. Acrylic aquariums can be used as aquariums or sump tanks.

Custom size cut sheets of acrylic. Make sure the front and back pieces are equal to each other in length. Cut sizes available and quotes can be given. 190 gallon aquarium 60 x 24 x 31.

Cut your acrylic into 5 pieces. Do the same for the 2 shorter pieces. Corner acrylic tank 95 gallon aquarium 54 front 38 sides. 1 piece to serve as the bottom of the tank.

All acrylic used for aquariums should be cell cast. Any blue plastic you see is merely a protective sheet that can be easily pealed off. It is slightly harder overall in this form versus extrusion. Washable marker for marking position and orientation of.

Measuring tape for measuring the acrylic sheets. Prices are given per square foot based on full sheets. Cast acrylic sheets are offered in clear black white grey bronze blue red yellow green and more. Cast acrylic sheets are lightweight available in a variety of colors and thicknesses and features greater thermal stability than in extruded form.