im planning to buy a 300g tank used. it measures 8'x3'x20". the owner says its 1/2" thick and bottom pane is 5/8". is this tank safe? never owned a large tank such as this before so i wanted some feed back from experienced ppl that owned large tanks 300g+ how thick is your glass?
300 gallon tank glass thickness
- Thread starter vinizuh
- Start date
most tanks ive seen at this size have 1/2". i got a quote from somebody for a 96*36*24 and they said they would NOT build this with anything less than 1/2" all around and 3/4" bottom. talk to a few tank manufacturers and see what they say
from what I understand tank height is the main factor in determining glass thickness.
given that it is only 20" tall, 1/2 should be fine.
keep in mind that Marinelands 'deep dimension' series of tanks has a 300g that is 72x36x27 tall, and it has 1/2" thick front and sides, not sure about the bottom..
given that it is only 20" tall, 1/2 should be fine.
keep in mind that Marinelands 'deep dimension' series of tanks has a 300g that is 72x36x27 tall, and it has 1/2" thick front and sides, not sure about the bottom..
yeah, in talking to a few builders, if you go taller, then you need thicker glass12 Volt Man;3180207;3180207 said:
its interesting to note that Aqueon (All-glass) makes both their 150 and 210 gallon tanks which are both 29.5" tall, out of 1/2" thick glass..
I own the 150 and it is build solid..
I own the 150 and it is build solid..
