15 gal acrylic build by Scuttle

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  1. PepperDeath

    PepperDeath Feather Duster

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    So far we are currently building my friends 60 gal acrylic tank and are starting on this 15 gallon tank for me! We have also built two 4.5 gal acrylic tanks,and a sump for his..time for some pics...[​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]learning to flame polish the acrylic[​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]
     
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  3. PepperDeath

    PepperDeath Feather Duster

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    [​IMG] now I'm not sure if I should build the filtration in the back of the tank or build a small sump to put in this cabinet
     
  4. PepperDeath

    PepperDeath Feather Duster

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    Interesting light fixture
     
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  7. PepperDeath

    PepperDeath Feather Duster

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    [​IMG] rapid led par build with the moon light kit
     
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  9. BoB123

    BoB123 Spaghetti Worm

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    I might ditch my 60 and do something like that, looks great.
     
  10. Matt Rogers

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    Very nice job with the tank. Any tips you can share on building with acrylic?
     
  11. PepperDeath

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    Thank you, well you should cut with a diablo blade to get smooth cuts and just sand the edges really well so you can get good seams..just ask your local plastic shop for scraps to practice with. Sometimes they will give them to you for free or very cheap..it's really pretty easy after a little practice and the right tools
     
  12. PepperDeath

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    [​IMG]this is going to look so cool looking down the hallway I can't wait!