Hello guys, I've ran through the search engine here and found a few shops , but sadly the posts are many years back and some may not even be open anymore. May I know where else I can find *affordable* clear acrylic/perspex sheets ?

Also, if I may ask, what is the estimate average price range ? thank you

shop that are doing signage/signboard/advertising

i bought from those shop
they will ask if you want specific thickness and also want to cut into specific size

This post has been edited by ahchun: May 11 2017, 04:03 PM

hi you can get them from any of those companies who deals in making advertisement board etc.

i once bought a sheet from joy chan, many years ago but i cant rmb the price.

or you can just give them a call and get a quotation.

hopefully it helps to give you an idea where to look.

Oh why didn't I think of that. May I know how much you got it for ? Planning to custom make a tank, considering to either get loose pieces and make them myself or get those people to do it for me, hence the price comparison between the 2

try calling Marklon Industries 03 6038 1188 or check with them which of their branch got stock.

They do have cast sheet acrylic for 4'x 8', 2mm ~12mm in thickness
price varies from 120/sheet to 500/sheet depending on thickness.

try calling Marklon Industries 03 6038 1188 or check with them which of their branch got stock.

They do have cast sheet acrylic for 4'x 8', 2mm ~12mm in thickness
price varies from 120/sheet to 500/sheet depending on thickness.

aquarium tank?.cool bro..hope you get what you wanted and get more update on the project..

btw, agree with previous suggestion..go for ads company or shop, i did some project on plaque souvenir using acrylic/perspex from ads company, not sure about the price though since you buying a sheet and not a small pieces..and also don't know if they can assemble the tank for you..maybe they can, but hopefully they do a good job otherwise it will be a mess if it leaked later on..

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try calling Marklon Industries 03 6038 1188 or check with them which of their branch got stock.

They do have cast sheet acrylic for 4'x 8', 2mm ~12mm in thickness
price varies from 120/sheet to 500/sheet depending on thickness.

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4'x8' for RM120-500 that's pretty cheap U sure it's not in inches ? haha. Thanks ! I'll check them out !

[ quote=usmanjailani,May 11 2017, 04:27 PM]
aquarium tank?.cool bro..hope you get what you wanted and get more update on the project..

btw, agree with previous suggestion..go for ads company or shop, i did some project on plaque souvenir using acrylic/perspex from ads company, not sure about the price though since you buying a sheet and not a small pieces..and also don't know if they can assemble the tank for you..maybe they can, but hopefully they do a good job otherwise it will be a mess if it leaked later on..

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Thanks ! Will update it here if i ever get to do it haha. Coz right now price seems to be the main factor for me

cant remember the price but i remember it's not cheap
good luck with the aquarium
my opnion if price is you concern, buy one.

DIY always about passion. sometimes you get to do it cheaper, most of the time we will need to spend more

yes..i don't think acrylic comes with cheap price tag..have you watch youtuber "the king of DIY"?.he do most of his tank from acrylic..it need to be thick and when you need thicker acrylic sheets, you have to pay more..

what's wrong with using glass aquarium ?

I know a place near Setapak where you can get them done and they supply to local fish shops around in Malaysia.

Agree, I'm willing to spend a slightly tad more than my set budget if needed haha.

Thanks ! Will check him out!

Actually, glass would be desirable as well, but the idea of it being heavier and fragile is quite a setback. On the other hand, the drawback of acrylic is probably price and the wears it'll have after many years from what I know. I'm living very near Setapak, may I know where's this shop you speak of

https://goo.gl/maps/8JuZZJhWLxv

the light green factory next to where the red lorry parks.

https://goo.gl/maps/rNmRvQrajfr

the factory is right next to the red lorry that's at the end of the road.

Thank you so much ! Will update ya if I do start my project haha

Ever get this priced out? I'm curious about building some acrylic water storage tanks for my saltwater tank

Nerp, I didn't bother any more because it's too expensive

how much is too expensive?

Not too sure , but if i recal 1'x1'x1' costs me around Rm100-150? Cant recall since that was like months ago. If you're just looking to build a tank and have little funds, I'd suggest going full glass (heard it's cheaper than acrylic, not too sure on the pricing tho)

I'd love to do glass but my use case is a little unique. I need to store water for water changes but don't have a spot for it in the house i'm renting that's anywhere near the tank. So i plan to get an outdoor storage box and build water tanks to go inside it. has a very high "wife acceptance factor" too. Small little hole in the wall for tubing and i'm good to go - can even do auto water changes.