Glass Thickness Guide
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do we need to use a different thickness for the base for the above mentioned sizes or can we use the mentioned thickness?
do we need to use a different thickness for the base for the above mentioned sizes or can we use the mentioned thickness?
hi, i need advice for a diy tank, i made a L160cm x H65cm x W55cm using 12 mm tempered all sides, and this tank is rimless without any bracing, do u think the thickness of the tempered glass is enough for that size?
i made it but havent got the chance to try it, so i want to make sure about it here.
thanks
i made it but havent got the chance to try it, so i want to make sure about it here.
thanks
I live here in Brisbane and own a tank from this retailer. Aquariumrus, woollowin, Brisbane. I have had the one I own in storage and I cracked it, (my fault). I am pulling it apart and rebuilding it. Honestly? This tank is one of the poorest quality glass tanks I have ever seen. The price is great. The quality is horrendous. The OP is simply advertising his business here with this glass thickness post.
I have no interest in commenting negatively or adversely affecting your sales. But if your going to give safety recommendations for others these specifications are not safe. Your actual tanks you make are of the cheapest price and cheapest quality also. The base panel on my 36x15x18 is pretty thick it’s laminated glass hoewever. The end pieces are thinner than the front and back. The silicone seal is so thick everywhere near the base joins I can can barely slice them apart and the seal looks rushed, rough, messy and way in excess to the point it’s ugly.
I give you this scathing feedback because you said best tanks in Brisbane. I guess that’s true if you want a very cheap tank that’s of similar build quality. Would I buy a 6 foot tank off you and have it in my living room with my kids playing beneath it? No way that’s crazy, considering, thickness, build quality. These tanks I would use personally in a garden outside away from children for those reasons.
Yes you can can’t buy a tank of your size for similar price elsewhere, but a 6 foot tank elsewhere is safer and overall looks way nicer with properly machined edges, not just a rough stone up remove burrs like yours are.
I have no interest in commenting negatively or adversely affecting your sales. But if your going to give safety recommendations for others these specifications are not safe. Your actual tanks you make are of the cheapest price and cheapest quality also. The base panel on my 36x15x18 is pretty thick it’s laminated glass hoewever. The end pieces are thinner than the front and back. The silicone seal is so thick everywhere near the base joins I can can barely slice them apart and the seal looks rushed, rough, messy and way in excess to the point it’s ugly.
I give you this scathing feedback because you said best tanks in Brisbane. I guess that’s true if you want a very cheap tank that’s of similar build quality. Would I buy a 6 foot tank off you and have it in my living room with my kids playing beneath it? No way that’s crazy, considering, thickness, build quality. These tanks I would use personally in a garden outside away from children for those reasons.
Yes you can can’t buy a tank of your size for similar price elsewhere, but a 6 foot tank elsewhere is safer and overall looks way nicer with properly machined edges, not just a rough stone up remove burrs like yours are.
Hello everyone it's been a while,I wanted to know if anybody can advise me on an aquarium I'm about to build ,I'm going to use 3\4" glass ,the dimension are LxBxH
132" X 48" X ? THIS is where the problem comes in what is a safe height to go with, have properglass brace for the top including an 2" ALUNINIUM angle that will go around the entire top .
Thank YOU
132" X 48" X ? THIS is where the problem comes in what is a safe height to go with, have properglass brace for the top including an 2" ALUNINIUM angle that will go around the entire top .
Thank YOU
Hello sir. I was wondering if you could help me out with a dilemma? I have glass sheets that I received from someone on Craigslist. According to them they broke down a tank and wanted to sell the glass. The front and back sheets are 72x36, the sides are 24x36 and the bottom is 72x24. What concerns me is the thickness of the glass. It's 1/2" thick and I'm a little afraid to put this one back together. I've built tanks before as the largest one was 150 with the same thickness glass. This tank was also euro braced as well. I have all the pieces and I cleaned all of the old silicone off. Since I've learned about glass safety factor I've been stuck on whether or not to try putting this one together. That would be some serious water damage. I also have a brace from another aquarium build that I never started on. The brace is brand new and it's for the top and bottom. It's the plastic bracing that I bought from PetWarehouse. Do you or any of the great people have any advice as to what I can do with this build. As of now the tank would be 72(L)x24(W)x36(H) with the glass thickness of 1/2". Any advice on this would be helpful. I'm willing to get the glass cut if needed. Any advice on this is accepted and if anyone has the same dimensions could you let me know how it's working out or worked out for you? Thanks
amhel0 hasn't been on the forum since 2014 so won't get an answer from him/her. Sorry I can't help on whether those glass dimensions are OK or not.
