Acrylic cylinders or aquariums

[99BlackSVTvenom]

I just bought a 44 gallon corner fish tank and have an idea for it. I have been looking all over the place for an acrylic cylinder with a solid base that is 2 feet tall, with a diameter of about 12 inches or so. I have found a few aquarium setups with these dimensions but they are a bit pricey for what they are. Does anyone know where I could find just the plane acrylic cylinder with the above dimensions? It also must be thick enough acrylic to withstand the pressure of being submerged into an aquarium.

 

[viper82489]

How much were the ones you've seen? Acrylic tubing that big isnt very cheap, the cheapest Ive seen is about $120 a foot for 1/4'' wall. It goes up to $220 a foot for 1/2'' wall, and you still need to get a sheet of acrylic for the base. so your best bet would probably be to buy one already made.

 

[99BlackSVTvenom]

How much were the ones you've seen? Acrylic tubing that big isnt very cheap, the cheapest Ive seen is about $120 a foot for 1/4'' wall. It goes up to $220 a foot for 1/2'' wall, and you still need to get a sheet of acrylic for the base. so your best bet would probably be to buy one already made.

Thats what I am looking at trying to do, do you think they have the tube with a solid base already attached? I am looking at putting a terrarium inside of an aquarium so 1/4 thick should work for the 44 gallon corner aquarium I have. Those prices are a little cheaper than what I have found, were those for the tubes with a base or just the tubing?

 

[CobraBob]

Your idea sound great. Can't wait to see a photo of the finished project. That should be a real conversation starter for sure.

 

[Guy Fawkes]

What are you trying to do?

 

[Njc0las]

You could give these guys a call. I've ordered all kinds of stuff from them that I couldn't find anywhere else. Their catalog is almost an inch thick.

http://www.usplastic.com

 

[99BlackSVTvenom]

What are you trying to do?

I have a 44 gallon corner aquarium, the plan is to build a terrarium inside of the aquarium. Basically it's going to be the aquarium with a clear tube coming up in the middle, from the bottom. Inside of it will be some sand and drift wood for a small habitat for a veiled chameleon hopefully. Should look pretty cool being able to look into the aquarium and see the fish plus the terrarium. I searched google for a bit and have never seen it done before.

 

[99BlackSVTvenom]

Your idea sound great. Can't wait to see a photo of the finished project. That should be a real conversation starter for sure.

Thanks, I will be sure to post some pictures of the build process and final product.