Robbie X
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Hi guys, had a quote for a 90x45x45 tank with 10mm base and 6mm sides.
Do you think 6mm is a bit thin for a tank of these dimensions?
Do you think 6mm is a bit thin for a tank of these dimensions?
I got the quote via email, unfortunately, I was not given a thickness option so am assuming 6mm is what they use. I don't want to skimp on the thickness that's why I raised the question on the forum as I thought it was way too thin. Will send them another email to see if they can use thicker glass.What's the price difference for 8mm and 6mm? Its alright to use but not worth the risk. Min 8mm glass is highly recommended especially if you plan to use hardscape. I saw 6mm thick glass tanks in LFS nearby my location.
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Out of the 3 emails, I have sent only 1 company has bothered to reply. Where did you get your tank made if you don't mind me asking?I agree, it's not worth the risk, and I wouldn't skimp on the tank if at all possible, you may regret it later.
I have just had a custom tank made, 100 x 45 x 55, and it was all made of 10 mm! It also has brace bars all around the top, although these were at my request (as it is not an open top tank), and has a reinforced base!
Maybe it's worth getting a few quotes to compare!
Cheers for this info. I don't want to go below 8mm, I would be constantly fretting over an indoor tsunami. I will always air on the side of caution lol.http://www.theaquatools.com/building-your-aquarium
Gives 8mm glass for a typical aquarium safety factor of 4.
Note that for buildings safety factor is normally 5-10 and space rockets is typically less than 1.2, which gives you 4mm glass for this tank, but is only one tiny knock away from very wet floor.
http://www.aquarium-glass.co.uk/index.asp
Cheers zozo. Have just been nosing around on the website of the firm that gave me the quote. They have been mentioned on the forum before but unsure if I can give the name on the forum as they are not sponsors?8mm is surely more then enough.. Here an example from a Hagen, professionaly build German aquarium supplier.
100x40x40 = 6mm
https://www.amazon.de/ZGM-Glasaquar...1491589928&sr=8-1&keywords=aquarium+100x40x40
Next step would be 100x40x50 = 8 mm
It's more to do with my peace of mind than anything else.
I agree, a friend of mine (professional carpenter) is now going to build the stand for me.I can imagine 200 litres of water in a tank doesn't seem much.. But on the floor it is a lot of mopping. But as said, more importand is the stand or cabinet and the floor it stands on.. The presure in the tank on the side panels isn't realy that much.. All the weight is on the bottom pannel and the surface the tank stands on should be 100% flat and level. And this 100% flat is more important than level.. Because if the bottom pannel is bend by the weight than a side pannel will crack or a kit seam will rip. Very little tolerance can be eliminated with a foam underlay.
I've seen my fair share of leaking tanks over the years, even had one cracking myself 2 years after it was set up... And 9 out of 10 times it's the cabinet or stand causing it..
So it's not only the glass thickness your peace of mind should focus on..
They can also build 10mm optiwite so that's what I'm going for. It was not clear what they could offer in terms of glass in the emails but eventually sorted it out.Bit thin for me, I would go for 8mm personally if braced, preferring 10mm.