glass

Anyone have a decent local source? I'm planning on getting a little fancy for next tank and need to find larger (think hardscape) size stuff. Substrate will be black sand.

The plastic hinges on glass tops usually break over time. Besides duct tape, any other methods for hinging? Also, what is an alternative handle idea to flip open the glass top door? Does anybody have a spare plastic handle laying around? Thanks!

Okay, I am getting ready to drill some tanks. I bought the high grade diamond drill bit and a rubber base ring to go with it from Jehmco. By reading the paper that came with it, I know that I should use some plywood and clamps on the tanks to give them support while drilling. I need to buy and...

Hello, I am changing the light, and therefore want to change the top, of a 33 long. I have the acrylic back piece and the hinge, I just need to get the glass and have it cut to size. Does anyone have a suggestion of where to get glass sheets and have them cut to size? Thanks!

Well I made the DIY sliding glass covers for my 75 gallon. I have seen these on many forums. I added my own little touch. Instead of buying a glass canopy handle from marine land or the like I framed out the glass which was very sharp to begin with, with plastic tile moulding. The front piece I...

Hey guys I'm planning on picking up a stand from glass cages. Has anyone gotten stands from them? Your thoughts? Also, does anyone know any other stores that sell 8' by 2' stands? Thanks

With petco having their sale, I am contemplating getting a couple 20s or 40B. Is there any good place to get cheap glass tops / covers?

I just finished resealing my 220 gallon aquarium, before I silicone my 3D background in place I'd like to get some nasty mineral deposit stains and some scratches off my front pane of glass. A lot of my time was invested in this background, starting to wonder if I should just buy a new 240 from...

Hey guys Anyone bought from glass cages? I was thinking of getting my monster tank from them but I wanted to hear others' experiences with this company and their tanks. I was looking at something 240-300 gallons and the last thing I want is 300 gallons of water and my rays on the living room...

So as some of you know, I have to get rid of many tanks I have. To keep breeding fish, I am going to need tanks within tanks. So, to raise fry, I am going to put glass dividers in 10g tanks. This would work for livebearers, which was my main idea. So, my questions are: -What dimensions do I...

It's time to replace all of my glass tops on 3 tanks. Does anyone know of a decently priced glass shop in Balto or relatively close surround areas? These are for a 150 tall, a 40 breeder and a 125 6 footer. Thanks in advance.

Not great for aqua-scaping... they float :-/

The first thing I thought of the first time I saw this tank was planting it for some apistos. The unique footprint is what is really appealing to me, 35.4" x 8.3" x 9.4". I thought I had the perfect spot for it in my kitchen overlooking my foyer but after finally measuring the ledge, its only 6"...

I buy used tanks from a rescue. That leaves me with a bunch of tanks without lids. I prefer the glass lids to prevent evaporation (house is really dry) and to place my lights on. Tempered glass (won't break from lights) is expensive and I suck at cutting even cheap glass. And I don't feel like...

Does any one know of a company in DMV area that i can order glass and have it cut to my specifications? Need to get new glass lids made for my 300.

So my 75g came with a set of glass tops for each side. It covers the entire top of the tank. How do I filter this tank? There will be 2 AC110s on it. What should I do???

Does any one know if Marineland 36 Glass top will fit an Aqueon 40 Breeder? It looks like it will be a close fit but want to see if some one really knows. Dr Fosters is having a summer sale http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3781

Some of the black strip hinges on my glass tops have broken or are about to break. I could buy more, but it's not cheap, due to shipping in a big box. Also, I'm wondering if there is a DIY solution, such as buying clear acrylic hinges and siliconing/gluing them to the glass panels. I've read...

I'm ordering a custom set up from a local guy for a new reef set up. I've never owned an acrylic tank, thought maybe I'd try acrylic since the cost is a little less than a star fire glass tank. I know several members have acrylic tanks, opinions please?

Anyone have any experience with repairing scratched aquariums? Have read some info on the net about using cerium oxide and a power drill, anyone have any recommendations... thanks