What would you do,tank building question

[HeavyHittah]

Hey family,
so here's the deal. My standard 10 gallon is getting on my nerves. And I want a mini upgrade. I am planning to build a custom tank. Dimensions are 24x24x15 (around 37g I think) also rimless. If i build it out of 1/2in acrylic then it's going to cost me $180 (just acrylic). If i go glass I think I would need 9mm thick. Someone can help me with this part since I want it rimless. I haven't called any glass places yet, but i heard with it being a smaller tank it would be cheaper to buy glass. I really like the clarity factor of acrylic as well. So if you were making this tank, which would you choose? Acrylic, glass, or maybe low iron?

 

[ErinCahir]

Glass. Acrylic scratches WAY too easily for me.

 

[Northstar24]

Definitely glass, acrylic scratches way too easily, and on a tank this small I just don't see any benefit to using acrylic

 

[HeavyHittah]

Yea I've been pondering it all day. My 75g didn't even cost 180$ and it was brand new. Just heard petco has a dollar per gallon sale going on. Maybe I'll just go pick up a 40b and drill it. Keep it simple right!

 

[HeavyHittah]

Well.... Just realized that we don't have a petco here in columbia sc. This is just great. Anyway I'll still go check petsmart and some other places tomorrow.

 

[HeavyHittah]

Well drove bout 35 mins outside of Columbia to a petco yesterday. Picked up a 40b. Stand is well on its way. All 2x4s cut. Assembly will probably start tomorrow. Quick question should I do a glass holes overflow, or should I try to make a custom one. I have no way of cutting teeth though. Is it easy for the gh overflow to clog?

 

[BL1]

I would go with the glass-holes kit, it comes with everything you'll need, internal overflow, glass drill bit, bulkheads, etc. and the price is pretty cheap considering.

Did you get the 40b for $40 at your petco? I went to one by my parents place today and they had the 40Bs listed for $109

 

[HeavyHittah]

Yea i did. They say it last til jan 21.and its company wide. Maybe you should check back.