Glass and Acrylic Shops in the area

[Gobucks1]

Anyone know of some shops that sell glass or plexi/acrylic around here? Can i have some phone numbers/websites?

I'm weighin my options between making my own tank and buying one.

Thanks,

Will

 

[McFluffrichromis]

They sell 1/4inch think sheets at Home depot now in their window fixing station. I think it is a new thing they are doing now. But, I am not sure if you would use the same stuff for a tank.

 

[Gobucks1]

Yeah, seems a little thin for what i'm looking to make. I'm going there today anyway, i'll check it out.

Thanks.

 

[ltrepeter2000]

Helps to post what you are trying to make so that people have an idea of what they are offering you advice on.

 

[Gobucks1]

Good point.

I'm looking build a 24" plywood cube tank to see if i have the ability to build a 6'x4'x2' plywood tank. Both with glass fronts obviously.

 

[George]

You will need at least 3/8 inch for that. Mine is 6x3x2. 4 instead of 3 might be OK. It is about $200 where ever you go. Just look up glass in your phone book.

George

 

[Gobucks1]

http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/aquariumdiy/l/blcustomtank.htm

I was thinking 12mm or 1/2 inch glass based on this, but that's another idea in itself.

Just need glass for the cube as of now. Where did you get your glass?

In my phone book its only for my tri-county area, and all i can find is auto glass shops. I'll give them a call during business hours. Thanks.

 

[George]

I live in Reston and used Reston glass. Look for mirrors or windows in your book. There must be a glass dealer somewhere near you. Other than the book look online at any number of online yellow pages. The Washington Post has a good local one.

!/2 inch is going to cost a fortune and be very heavy. I hope you plan to reinforce the plywood joints big time.

Luck be with you.

George

 

[Gobucks1]

Thanks for your help.

I'll look it up.

 

[Lively]

Will - only one I know of in our area is in Leesburg. Banner Glass 703-777-2230 bannerglass.com

1/4" is 7.50 sq/ft
1/2" is 26.00 sq/ft

170.00 for a 4x8 1/4" piece

I don't know if they have 3/8