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Post by mmfed01 on Feb 13, 2017 1:17:34 GMT -5
I had removed one of my glass top sections on my 120 gallon tank and was walking it to the bathroom to clean in the tub. As I entered the bathroom, one of the
corners tapped the door frame and instantly....IT SHATTERED. Not a little shatter, but a violent shatter...actually throwing glass everywhere in the bathroom.
Does anyone know of a company that builds acrylic tops for aquariums. The only one I know of is Glass Cages but their sizes don't match up....
Mike
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Post by Carl on Feb 13, 2017 10:25:46 GMT -5
Sorry about this Mike!  I do not know anyone online. For glass, most glass shops could cut your top. For acrylic, there are many with such specialties in larger cities that should also be able to cut this for you. I personally used Paragon Plastics in El Monte California www.paragonplastics.us/I also used them to cut polycarbonate tops which let in more light energy, especially in the blue range (I used these for my reef aquariums that had tops) Carl |
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Post by devonjohnsgard on Feb 13, 2017 16:24:08 GMT -5
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Post by mmfed01 on Feb 17, 2017 4:43:30 GMT -5
Well the replacement arrived....  |
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Post by Carl on Feb 17, 2017 12:44:46 GMT -5
Yikes!  Is there a local place to get a glass top, I would think there would be a glass shop that will cut you a top? Shipping glass is often difficult as packages are often dropped, sometimes if only falling off conveyor belts. Even proving good bubble wrapping will often not help for drop due to the physics of momentum. A myth buster episode showed this. A meeting many years back when I was an active pilot attending a NTSB educational meeting showed similar as to how while the outside package (plane in this case) could do well, the inside momentum could be devastating. I have argued this many times with dishonest UPS & FedEx claims employees Carl |
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Post by devonjohnsgard on Feb 17, 2017 14:15:01 GMT -5
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Post by mmfed01 on Feb 18, 2017 8:12:54 GMT -5
Yes again Devon LOL. @ Carl- Yes I have have a hard time with glass lids. I had some I bought from Thatpetplace.com whom I have a good relationship and visit their retail store often, that broke while shipping. They bubble wrapped the heck out of the replacement and all was well. This makes me sad that I don't have a LFS near me anymore. You are almost forced to either buy online or get creative.
I ended up using TAP Plastics cut to order for the acrylic tops. Ended up being around 50 bucks with shipping. I'll take some pics when they arrive....
Mike
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Post by devonjohnsgard on Feb 18, 2017 15:14:15 GMT -5
Yes again Devon LOL. @ Carl- Yes I have have a hard time with glass lids. I had some I bought from Thatpetplace.com whom I have a good relationship and visit their retail store often, that broke while shipping. They bubble wrapped the heck out of the replacement and all was well. This makes me sad that I don't have a LFS near me anymore. You are almost forced to either buy online or get creative. I ended up using TAP Plastics cut to order for the acrylic tops. Ended up being around 50 bucks with shipping. I'll take some pics when they arrive.... Mike Do I sense a career change for you Mike? LFS owner?! While your in thatfishplace again, you should ask them about the APP Custom Food. They used to carry it when it was branded Paradigm. Let them know it's even better now...you could be the middle man, make some cash or store credit  Just throwing out all these new business venues for ya! haha |
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Post by mmfed01 on Feb 21, 2017 5:13:56 GMT -5
I will certainly talk with ThatFishPlace about AAP's custom food! I'll even take my stock out with me. As far as a career change.....as soon as I'm presented with "the door" I'm running through it. Law Enforcement while necessary is more accurately put "law of diminishing returns". Those working it are getting slow brewed variations of PTSD from dealing with crap night after night. I've even noticed a difference in my temperament...from what it used to be and what it is now....
Mike
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Post by parker002 on Feb 21, 2017 12:18:07 GMT -5
I made precise measurements of where all my hoses and tubes were and went to my local glass shop. Had them custom cut me two sheets of Lexan.
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Post by devonjohnsgard on Feb 21, 2017 15:02:21 GMT -5
I will certainly talk with ThatFishPlace about AAP's custom food! I'll even take my stock out with me. As far as a career change.....as soon as I'm presented with "the door" I'm running through it. Law Enforcement while necessary is more accurately put "law of diminishing returns". Those working it are getting slow brewed variations of PTSD from dealing with crap night after night. I've even noticed a difference in my temperament...from what it used to be and what it is now.... Mike They will know it as Paradigm. AAP Custom is an upgraded version and exclusive... I couldn't manage doing what you do day after day. Cruel world and it would be very hard to not look at everyone as a possible threat. |
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Post by mmfed01 on Feb 25, 2017 18:55:27 GMT -5
 Finally have the lights up and running. The new Acrylic top is on the right. The pieces were cut nicely but could have used a sliver more to each side to fit in the bracing. I actually have 2 sheets of acrylic stacked on top of one another because I felt there was a bit too much give. I'll order a thicker acrylic for the left hand side and see if they can give me a wee more length on the sides. I love these lighting holders for my Tiles. It gives you the ability to move lighting around to were you want it concentrated. Mike |
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Post by Carl on Feb 26, 2017 11:50:33 GMT -5
Looking Good!! Sorry though for the job stress. I believe we are living in an increasingly evil world. My best friend called just last night asking for prayers for his son who has been in the Navy for some time. Of late he has been bully severely by his senior enlisted person after he found out how my friends son voted (was planning 20 years total, but no trying to get out). We have been stalked in social media by a very evil person who is make very personal accusations against me. Carl |
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Post by devonjohnsgard on Feb 27, 2017 18:31:54 GMT -5
Three of like my favorite things in that picture. Fish tanks, AquaRays, and jets  (I was in Civil Air Patrol and AFROTC) |
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Post by mmfed01 on Feb 27, 2017 18:47:54 GMT -5
Let's add a 4th.....  |
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Post by devonjohnsgard on Feb 28, 2017 18:22:39 GMT -5
bahaha...
I do like cats :/ esp. so if my dogs use the house as a toilet. When that happens, I do like my cats a lot more.
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Post by mmfed01 on Mar 1, 2017 15:40:24 GMT -5
Well TMC AquaRay Tiles will give your cat or dog a tan if you allow them access to it.....I might even expose myself (to a tan)(to be clear)..... Mike |
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Post by devonjohnsgard on Mar 1, 2017 17:54:08 GMT -5
lol. might need a little more UVB. Thank you for keeping your exposure to yourself. |
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Post by mmfed01 on Mar 1, 2017 17:55:21 GMT -5
LOL No problem. This is a "family friendly" site... |
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Post by coco on Mar 2, 2017 18:02:46 GMT -5
Well TMC AquaRay Tiles will give your cat or dog a tan if you allow them access to it.....I might even expose myself (to a tan)(to be clear)..... Mike Ha-ha-ha!   |
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