24" cube - Page 2

TDEVIL · 02-19-2004, 10:59 PM

sounds like a plan

updates will be needed

TD

tommyp · 02-20-2004, 07:33 AM

Yeah I think I am going to start a new tank fund. I don't know when this will come about but probably over the summer and into the fall.

thanks

Tom

geo · 02-27-2004, 06:58 AM

i just set up a cube tank to get the bubble tips out of the 90 gallon. its 24 x 24 x 24, and 1/2" glass. I have it tied into my prop tank. they are cool little tanks. I am using a diy 150 watt 10K HQI.
If you do build the tank using acrylic go with a cell cast sheet, not extruded (i would use 1/2", thats just me though i guess

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Cosmic · 02-27-2004, 11:06 AM

Hey George!
It's great to see you on ReefSanctuary!
Speaking on behalf of our community, it's great to have folks like you visit our boards and put in your opinions.

I was hoping to meet you at the All-Ohio frag swap last weekend, but it was a bit more succesful than I had anticipated, keeping me busy most of the afternoon

Welcome aboard!

Cos

geo · 02-27-2004, 09:01 PM

maybe next time we can chat. the swap was alot of fun, it did get a bit too crowded.

addict · 03-03-2004, 03:02 AM

I would recommend 1/2" acrylic at a minimum for any tank 24" or larger... 3/8" may 'work', but it'll also flex quite a bit, giving the 'fisheye' effect when you look at the tank.
I had my 36"x36"x24" cube made from 3/4" acrylic to prevent this.
I also recommend using cell-cast acrylic... IIRC it doesn't absorb as much water as extruded, and it's also stronger.

Acrylics · 03-03-2004, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by reefer addict
I would recommend 1/2" acrylic at a minimum for any tank 24" or larger... 3/8" may 'work', but it'll also flex quite a bit, giving the 'fisheye' effect when you look at the tank.
I had my 36"x36"x24" cube made from 3/4" acrylic to prevent this.
I also recommend using cell-cast acrylic... IIRC it doesn't absorb as much water as extruded, and it's also stronger.

Just to add, cell cast also handles stresses much better than extruded, ie., extruded will craze long before cast as it . Crazing *can* (if bad enough) lead to material failure.

James

drdrew · 03-03-2004, 05:14 PM

i think coverage area for most MH is considered to be 24" only...so for a 36" tank you may want to consider 2. or keep low light stuff around the edges.

02-19-2004, 10:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	sounds like a plan updates will be needed TD __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

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02-27-2004, 06:58 AM	#18 (permalink)
geo Tunicate Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central ohio Posts: 17 View Gallery Karma Komment	i just set up a cube tank to get the bubble tips out of the 90 gallon. its 24 x 24 x 24, and 1/2" glass. I have it tied into my prop tank. they are cool little tanks. I am using a diy 150 watt 10K HQI. If you do build the tank using acrylic go with a cell cast sheet, not extruded (i would use 1/2", thats just me though i guess ) __________________ george weber :O)

02-27-2004, 11:06 AM	#19 (permalink)
Cosmic Star Polyps Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 173 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hey George! It's great to see you on ReefSanctuary! Speaking on behalf of our community, it's great to have folks like you visit our boards and put in your opinions. I was hoping to meet you at the All-Ohio frag swap last weekend, but it was a bit more succesful than I had anticipated, keeping me busy most of the afternoon Welcome aboard! Cos __________________ ReefKeeping FAQ'S

02-27-2004, 09:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
geo Tunicate Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central ohio Posts: 17 View Gallery Karma Komment	maybe next time we can chat. the swap was alot of fun, it did get a bit too crowded. __________________ george weber :O)

03-03-2004, 03:02 AM	#21 (permalink)
addict Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sierra Nevada Country Posts: 1,621 View Gallery Karma Komment	I would recommend 1/2" acrylic at a minimum for any tank 24" or larger... 3/8" may 'work', but it'll also flex quite a bit, giving the 'fisheye' effect when you look at the tank. I had my 36"x36"x24" cube made from 3/4" acrylic to prevent this. I also recommend using cell-cast acrylic... IIRC it doesn't absorb as much water as extruded, and it's also stronger. __________________ -David *addict's tank specs:* Coming soon!

03-03-2004, 05:14 PM	#23 (permalink)
drdrew Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: central missouri Posts: 457 View Gallery Karma Komment	i think coverage area for most MH is considered to be 24" only...so for a 36" tank you may want to consider 2. or keep low light stuff around the edges. __________________ caja wrote: get the hell out of my thread you pigs.

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