Acrylic Tank Sheets

Acrylic aquariums plastic fish tanks.

Acrylic tank sheets.

Eventually acrylic sheets were used to make aquariums. Cut sizes available and quotes can be given. E mail size s needed and your zip code. Full sheets or cut to size.

Early acrylic aquariums created a lot of excitement because the plastic was bonded together with a solvent that effectively welded the pieces together. You can buy acrylic from a local plastic shop or purchase it from an online retailer if need be. Custom size cut sheets of acrylic. Clear cast acrylic sheets have a unique and unmatched balance between clarity strength and weight making it the ideal materials for aquarium manufacturing.

Acme plastics acrylic cast clear sheets are available in a wide range of thicknesses and sizes. Acrylic aquariums offer better insulation than glass aquariums reducing temperature flux and improving the quality of life for your fish. 190 gallon aquarium 60 x 24 x 31. Buy enough acrylic sheets to meet the dimensions of your aquarium.

Using acrylic to build aquariums and fish tanks is easy once you have the right tools and the know how. Silicone sealant for additional protection to edge seals. Cast acrylic sheet supplier professional plastics. Location nearby to serve you.

Cut to size option is available. Washable marker for marking position and orientation of acrylic panels. Measuring tape for measuring the acrylic sheets. Acrylic aquariums had no visible silicone sealed seams like glass tanks.

You will need the following items for building your acrylic aquarium. Acrylic aquariums are clear. Prices are given per square foot based on full sheets. 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 fish tanks are as clear as optical glass at 93 transparency and don t add a green tint. Any blue plastic you see is merely a protective sheet that can be easily pealed off. At least 3 4 of the larger acrylic tanks larger. Acrylic aquariums can be used as aquariums or sump tanks.

In 2008 we averaged over 60 tanks per week. You can cut sheets of acrylic to size yourself or if you d prefer you can order cut to size acrylic sheets direct from cut plastic sheeting. What is an acrylic cast clear sheet. 240 6 gallon aquarium tall 72 x 24 x 31.

For aquariums most manufacturers recommend using cell cast acrylic sheet. All you need to do is send us the dimensions you desire. Acrylic cement with a syringe for joining the panel ends. Acrylic aquariums up to and including 135 gallons have rounded front corners.

Shop acrylic aquariums by shape. Choose cast acrylic sheets if you are looking to construct aquariums pop displays acrylic furniture trade showpieces or even retail accessories.