Re: Metal Frame Tanks

[Dave Gomberg <gomberg@wcf.com>]

It is just plain old window putty (linseed oil and ???) with lamp black 
(carbon black) mixed into it.

If I were going to make a stainless frame tank today, I would buy really 
heavy SS angle iron, have it cut, heliarced and polished, then set the 
glass in place spaced from the stls by a plexi strip (maybe 1/16"?????), 
then silasticed to seal.  And I would leave a tiny gap between the glass 
plates to allow for flexure without breaking the silicone seal.


At 09:15 AM 3/11/01 -0900, you wrote:
>Hello
>
>Speaking of the metal frame tanks does any one know where you can find / get
>/ buy the old aquarium black putty originally used in the metal frame tanks
>?
>
>Thanks
>Gay
>Alaska
>
>
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>Sent:   Saturday, March 10, 2001 5:50 PM
>To:     apisto@listbox.com
>Subject:        Re: fish rooms
>
>Bill,
>
>I like metal frame tanks too. They take more abuse than all glass tanks.
>Stainless steel frame tanks disappeared for the most part because all glass
>tanks are easier & cheaper to make and lighter to ship. I think you can
>still buy stainless steel tanks from scientific supply
>stores, but the prices compared to all glass tanks are out of sight.
>
>Mike Wise
>
>William Vannerson wrote:
>
> > An earlier thread mentioned the use of wood for braces. Which made me
>wonder if stainless steel is still available for someone who has a desire to
>make their own DIY tank.  The trend to all glass made stainless steel tanks
>passe', but they were attractive and functional.
> >
> > Bill Vannerson
> > McHenry, IL
> > http://vannerson.home.att.net/
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