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Decided to take the table saw out for the sunny day and cut some plexi sheets kindly donated by my sister few months back; lots of nice cell cast 3/8 sheets.
I've done some plexi work before, nothing big or meant to be water tight. Been meaning to build my own sump but I like glass so inspired by Ian and Co. on their glass DIY tank (awesome looking cubes) decided to go ahead and ruin some precious acrylic. Been to Melev's Reef from time to time and finally today built my first plexi tank; some details are to be finished tomorrow; the external OF box and trim it flush with the router.
Plexi is scratched since she had it in the basement but should not complain a bit it was free to me or to the dump. Some pieces are still covered with the protective paper/film but I risked the dirty ones.
Made my own square to hold it together with shelving brackets.
Tank will be 36x24x12 3/8" all around. Tonight is sitting wit six five gallon water jugs after applying the solvent to bond the bottom.
Routed the teeth but since I have no jig yet for it they are not as pleasing to the eye.
A 1.5" bulkhead will be used and already drilled the hole for it.
Funny thing is I have no plans for it in the near future.
Mario, that's an impressive DIY project. Looking forward to seeing the finished product!
Fixed the external overflow but some bubbles can be seen on one of the seams; well will check for water tightness tomorrow. I don't know how to fix an issue like that so I'll ask Gen. Have some spare PVC and bulkheads that came in handy; 1.5" drain 1" return split with Locline.
The plexi was to be used on a beauty supply store so it was round cut at one end; will trim most of it off after tank is done.
Very cool, Mario!!! 
Roberto
Fremont, CA
Illuminata 57
Very nice! Such handy folks in BAR.
Maybe start a business ? BAR Cages, BAR Wet Boxes, Gen and Associates?
One day I'm going to try a skimmer and a Ca Rx, skimmer based on the BK external models.
Nice tank Mario, not bad at all.
Came to my mind if I don't have it set up by the time BayMAC comes, it could be used by the club.
Filled it up yesterday, NO LEAKS !! I'm happy now.
Changed my mind and I think I'll keep the rounded end intact, will drill a hole to place some 1.25" PVC and have cables go trough there.
I have an extra piece of the same shape plexiglass same length maybe a second tank?
Here's an image of the tank full of water.
Now to work on the stand, frame is done 2x4's, 2x6's and some nice plywood to skin it. Doors? maybe is economy allows it. Went to HD to pick white Portland cement could not find it and only grabbed a 2x6
3/4" plywood oak runs $40+Tx not bad for a 4x8 sheet.
I have DIY bugs in my tank too... Looking good.
Looking good so far. I have been wanting to try and build a new tank for the wife, and now seeing this an Ian's threads I just might have to now.