Check this out! DIY Coral Viewer

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  1. bbrian189

    bbrian189 Skunk Shrimp

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    Thanks. Not sure. I think that acrylic is way harder to cut if you dont have a bandsaw.

    The glass is way easier to break though.. so there are trade-offs. :-/
     
    bbrian189, Nov 16, 2011
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  2. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    You can get a scratch tool to cut the acrylic. Then clean up the edges with a dremel.That's what I was going to do until I realized Dad had access to a bandsaw at his work.
     
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  3. jkat21

    jkat21 Bangghai Cardinal

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    AHHH good things to know if I ever try this..
     
    jkat21, Nov 16, 2011
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  4. MajesticCoral

    MajesticCoral Fire Worm

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    Hey does it magnify or just for a clear view,I seen one that magnifies but it was like 65 bux would love to see some before and after pix with the DIY to see the difference if possible
     
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  5. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    Majestic Coral, when I get mine put together, I will try it out with a piece of magnifying glass.
     
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  6. bbrian189

    bbrian189 Skunk Shrimp

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    Yeah I would like to build a second one with a magnifying glass. Make my corals look bigger than they are ;D haha
     
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  7. Jm'sRSM

    Jm'sRSM Fire Shrimp

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    isnt this is what every coral shop has to view corals from the top?
     
    Jm'sRSM, Nov 16, 2011
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  8. bbrian189

    bbrian189 Skunk Shrimp

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    yeah...
     
    bbrian189, Nov 17, 2011
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  9. gabbyr189

    gabbyr189 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Except this one does not cost $25 bucks. Or even close. 8)
     
    gabbyr189, Nov 17, 2011
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  10. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    It doesn't cost them that much for them. Gotta love markup.
     
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