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Sealing a 15 high tank

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Plus plexi can get too hot and melt. When it melts it can give off toxic fumes.
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Re: Sealing a 15 high tank

Where do y'all get plexi glass?

Home Depot or the like? I know they don't have it at Ace cuz I looked........................*sigh*

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Home Depot and Lowes will have it. Check in the window sections.
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Re: Sealing a 15 high tank

my home depot has a horrible selection of plexi, but Lowes has lots to choose from.
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Or you can check out a glass shop.
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Re: Sealing a 15 high tank

And the wood doesn't catch on fire or anything?

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Re: Sealing a 15 high tank

That wood would have to get really hot to catch fire. With a circle cut out of it to surround the dome and no contact with the light there shouldn't be a problem. Plexi will melt at much lower temps than what wood would need to combust.
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Re: Sealing a 15 high tank

Thank you for the plexiglass tips

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