Acrylic Tank Question

Sweet Reef · 04-29-2008, 07:18 PM

I found a 180g 72x24x24 acrylic tank that I really like online. The previous owner bought it new 7yrs ago and had it up and running for 4 of them. He couldnt remember the manufacturer on the tank but said that he remembers "Integraded Plastics" having something to do with the manufacturers name. I couldnt find anything on the web about it and frankly am new to Acrylic tanks.

Anyways..we have been emailing eachother and he said the tank is made of 3/8" acrylic on all sides...including the top. Shouldnt a 72x24x24 tank be made of 1/2" in for the sides? Should I be cautious of a tank made of 3/8"?

Any acrylic owners out there with a 180?

Stacef · 04-29-2008, 08:31 PM

I only have a 90, wish I could help you!!!

But, I am just assuming, if he had it truly up for 4 years, it should be fine. But I am sure that others will have more educated advice.

67BELVEDERE · 04-30-2008, 10:56 PM

I have a 225 gallon 72x24x30 and it is 1/2 inch on all sides top and bottom and it does bow a little from top to bottom i do not think i would want anything thinner than 1/2 inch just my opinion

colby

mywivestank · 05-03-2008, 08:10 AM

As a tank manufacturer, I can tell you that whoever built it was cheap. You are correct, what we call a 180R is 1/2" minimum. The bottom could be 3/8", but generally we go 1/2" all the way around. I can promise you that it would bow, and I would not trust it to last personally.

Frankie · 05-03-2008, 10:06 AM

How much is he asking for it? show some pictures.

Sweet Reef · 05-04-2008, 09:08 AM

Here is a link to the tank in question. I think the price is right and I really liked the stand. But..Im going to shy away from it. Ive also changed my mind on going to acrylic..Im going to go with glass for sure.

180 Gallon ACRYLIC AQUARIUM & OAK STAND Fish Tank NICE! - eBay (item 160232611923 end time May-04-08 17:00:00 PDT)

goldenmean · 05-04-2008, 11:01 AM

At $799 I am not surprised he has had no bids in 10 days.

PEMfish · 05-04-2008, 01:20 PM

I like glass better too. You will need to do iron free for on the front for something that big though, as the dimensions require thicker glass.

04-29-2008, 07:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sweet Reef Fire Coral Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 76 View Gallery Karma Komment	Acrylic Tank Question I found a 180g 72x24x24 acrylic tank that I really like online. The previous owner bought it new 7yrs ago and had it up and running for 4 of them. He couldnt remember the manufacturer on the tank but said that he remembers "Integraded Plastics" having something to do with the manufacturers name. I couldnt find anything on the web about it and frankly am new to Acrylic tanks. Anyways..we have been emailing eachother and he said the tank is made of 3/8" acrylic on all sides...including the top. Shouldnt a 72x24x24 tank be made of 1/2" in for the sides? Should I be cautious of a tank made of 3/8"? Any acrylic owners out there with a 180? __________________ 120g, 100g sump, 100g fuge, Coralife 48" Aqua Pro Lights, ER CS6-2 skim, 3 port CLS w/ Mag18, Tunze Wavebox, 2 Tunze 6045, Tunze Osmolator W/ DIY Kalk top off, Sequence Barricuda return pump, 80lbs CS & 250lbs LR, Spectapure MaxCap RODI, Tropic Marin salt

04-29-2008, 08:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stacef Reef Lobster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dubuque Posts: 1,427 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Acrylic Tank Question I only have a 90, wish I could help you!!! But, I am just assuming, if he had it truly up for 4 years, it should be fine. But I am sure that others will have more educated advice. __________________ Stace My 20g Build

04-30-2008, 10:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
67BELVEDERE Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 5 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Acrylic Tank Question I have a 225 gallon 72x24x30 and it is 1/2 inch on all sides top and bottom and it does bow a little from top to bottom i do not think i would want anything thinner than 1/2 inch just my opinion colby

05-03-2008, 08:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
mywivestank Limpet Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL. 32254 Posts: 142 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Acrylic Tank Question As a tank manufacturer, I can tell you that whoever built it was cheap. You are correct, what we call a 180R is 1/2" minimum. The bottom could be 3/8", but generally we go 1/2" all the way around. I can promise you that it would bow, and I would not trust it to last personally. __________________ I Love my wifes carpet anemone (Shaggy) Mark

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05-04-2008, 09:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sweet Reef Fire Coral Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 76 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Acrylic Tank Question Here is a link to the tank in question. I think the price is right and I really liked the stand. But..Im going to shy away from it. Ive also changed my mind on going to acrylic..Im going to go with glass for sure. 180 Gallon ACRYLIC AQUARIUM & OAK STAND Fish Tank NICE! - eBay (item 160232611923 end time May-04-08 17:00:00 PDT) __________________ 120g, 100g sump, 100g fuge, Coralife 48" Aqua Pro Lights, ER CS6-2 skim, 3 port CLS w/ Mag18, Tunze Wavebox, 2 Tunze 6045, Tunze Osmolator W/ DIY Kalk top off, Sequence Barricuda return pump, 80lbs CS & 250lbs LR, Spectapure MaxCap RODI, Tropic Marin salt

05-04-2008, 11:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
goldenmean Beautiful Katamari Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 4,062 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Acrylic Tank Question At $799 I am not surprised he has had no bids in 10 days. __________________ A 55g link in the GoldenChain My Second Quarantine Tank 2 (+) Year Retrospective of a 12g Nano Jeff What You Think Upon Grows... Have a Smooth Day!

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PEMfish Golden Moray Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kane Co. Il. Posts: 2,088 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Acrylic Tank Question I like glass better too. You will need to do iron free for on the front for something that big though, as the dimensions require thicker glass. __________________ Paul `EM See how it all came to be;http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...g-catchup.html My new tank; http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-opciones.html Make it idiot-proof and someone will make a better idiot. I'll make the whole damn world jealous if given the money to do so. Don't make mistakes and learn from them, read and learn how to avoid mistakes. a)Fix the damn problem b)live with it -But absolutely no b*tching

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