Looking for some feedback on 180g tank

jharding08 · 06/08/2016, 12:16 PM

Looking to get this tank from someone local in my area. I am moving and figured I should upgrade from 48"x24"x24" to 72"x24"x24"

It is a Sea Clear 180 gallon tank that comes with the stand. I asked what the thickness of the acrylic was. When I looked it up online, it says 3/8"

http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/seacl...fish-tank.aspx

When he sent me a picture of the measurement, it looks less than 3/8". Is this ok?

I can buff out the scratches. How does it look?

twon8 · 06/08/2016, 12:27 PM

It's going to be a pain in the butt to deal with those tiny top holes. Cleaning the panels is going to hurt physically. I wouldn't pay too much for it for that reason

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jharding08 · 06/08/2016, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by twon8

It's going to be a pain in the butt to deal with those tiny top holes. Cleaning the panels is going to hurt physically. I wouldn't pay too much for it for that reason

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My father in law works in acrylics manufacturing so I can probably cut the top any way I want it. I also want an external C2C overflow, so maybe we'll glue one on.

I was just wondering if that thickness for the acrylic in the measuring tape picture is safe and reliable for this big of a tank

Tahoe Reefer · 06/08/2016, 12:39 PM

That looks like 5/16". I had recently purchased a 120g 60"long acrylic tank, used. Feedback from this forum convinced me to buy a new tank. The member Acrylics stated 5/16" is too thin. I also spent 2 days with Novus trying to polish the tanks scratches out. It was alot of work and didn't work as well as I thought it would. There was improvment and more labor would get tbe job done. No matter the amount of work I put into it I didn't feel fully comforyable with 5/16 acrylic over 60" span showing a 1/2" of flex or bow.

jharding08 · 06/08/2016, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Tahoe Reefer

That looks like 5/16". I had recently purchased a 120g 60"long acrylic tank, used. Feedback from this forum convinced me to buy a new tank. The member Acrylics stated 5/16" is too thin. I also spent 2 days with Novus trying to polish the tanks scratches out. It was alot of work and didn't work as well as I thought it would. There was improvment and more labor would get tbe job done. No matter the amount of work I put into it I didn't feel fully comforyable with 5/16 acrylic over 60" span showing a 1/2" of flex or bow.

Would it still flex/bow with the top piece?

twon8 · 06/08/2016, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jharding08

My father in law works in acrylics manufacturing so I can probably cut the top any way I want it. I also want an external C2C overflow, so maybe we'll glue one on.

I was just wondering if that thickness for the acrylic in the measuring tape picture is safe and reliable for this big of a tank

That eurobracing is structural and I wouldn't cut it without worrying that the long sides will now

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jharding08 · 06/08/2016, 01:20 PM

Its a real good deal for stand and tank. But I dont want it to fail down the road. What would fail on it?

jharding08 · 06/08/2016, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by twon8

That eurobracing is structural and I wouldn't cut it without worrying that the long sides will now

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I probably wont cut the top open more, but might add an external overflow to the back. That would help strengthen it right?

SeattleReefer · 06/08/2016, 02:38 PM

How much is this tank? Honestly, it's seen better days.

for reference I bought a craigslist 180 tank same dimensions as this one but in much better condition, with thicker acrylic and internal overflow plus a much nicer stand for $750.

Looking at the pictures I wouldn't even bother going to look at this tank unless the advertised price was less than $500, with the goal of talking the seller down to $350-$400.

jharding08 · 06/08/2016, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SeattleReefer

How much is this tank? Honestly, it's seen better days.

for reference I bought a craigslist 180 tank same dimensions as this one but in much better condition, with thicker acrylic and internal overflow plus a much nicer stand for $750.

Looking at the pictures I wouldn't even bother going to look at this tank unless the advertised price was less than $500, with the goal of talking the seller down to $350-$400.

Hes selling the tank and stand for $240

SeattleReefer · 06/08/2016, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jharding08

Hes selling the tank and stand for $240

sounds like a good deal then. Buy it!

jharding08 · 06/08/2016, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SeattleReefer

sounds like a good deal then. Buy it!

Will the 5/16" acrylic be a problem? I just dont want problems a couple years down the road

SeattleReefer · 06/08/2016, 03:02 PM

SeaClear is a good brand name, it obviously held water before, and acrylic generally does not leak as readily as glass does. I think you will be fine so long as you don't compromise the structural integrity by cutting too much off the top.

06/08/2016, 12:16 PM	#1
jharding08 BlueWorldAquatics.com Join Date: May 2012 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 657	Looking for some feedback on 180g tank Looking to get this tank from someone local in my area. I am moving and figured I should upgrade from 48"x24"x24" to 72"x24"x24" It is a Sea Clear 180 gallon tank that comes with the stand. I asked what the thickness of the acrylic was. When I looked it up online, it says 3/8" http://www.fishtanksdirect.com/seacl...fish-tank.aspx When he sent me a picture of the measurement, it looks less than 3/8". Is this ok? I can buff out the scratches. How does it look? __________________ Stats: 180 g Mixed SPS/LPS reef tank, 30 gallon sump, live rock, GFO\Carbon, AquaMaxx AM250 in-sump skimmer, felt filter socks, cleaning crew

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twon8 Formally registered membe Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: slightly sw of richmond, va Posts: 5,920	It's going to be a pain in the butt to deal with those tiny top holes. Cleaning the panels is going to hurt physically. I wouldn't pay too much for it for that reason Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Anthony Richmond Reef Club "and as things fell apart, nobody paid much attention." Not building a wall but making a brick Current Tank Info: 300g DD display, 60g frag tank

06/08/2016, 12:39 PM	#4
Tahoe Reefer Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Lake Tahoe, Ca Posts: 506	That looks like 5/16". I had recently purchased a 120g 60"long acrylic tank, used. Feedback from this forum convinced me to buy a new tank. The member Acrylics stated 5/16" is too thin. I also spent 2 days with Novus trying to polish the tanks scratches out. It was alot of work and didn't work as well as I thought it would. There was improvment and more labor would get tbe job done. No matter the amount of work I put into it I didn't feel fully comforyable with 5/16 acrylic over 60" span showing a 1/2" of flex or bow. __________________ Always learning... I think Current Tank Info: 20G Long

06/08/2016, 01:20 PM	#7
jharding08 BlueWorldAquatics.com Join Date: May 2012 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 657	Its a real good deal for stand and tank. But I dont want it to fail down the road. What would fail on it? __________________ Stats: 180 g Mixed SPS/LPS reef tank, 30 gallon sump, live rock, GFO\Carbon, AquaMaxx AM250 in-sump skimmer, felt filter socks, cleaning crew

06/08/2016, 02:38 PM	#9
SeattleReefer Moved On Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 230	How much is this tank? Honestly, it's seen better days. for reference I bought a craigslist 180 tank same dimensions as this one but in much better condition, with thicker acrylic and internal overflow plus a much nicer stand for $750. Looking at the pictures I wouldn't even bother going to look at this tank unless the advertised price was less than $500, with the goal of talking the seller down to $350-$400.

06/08/2016, 03:02 PM	#13
SeattleReefer Moved On Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 230	SeaClear is a good brand name, it obviously held water before, and acrylic generally does not leak as readily as glass does. I think you will be fine so long as you don't compromise the structural integrity by cutting too much off the top.