Reply With Quote2.5ft X 1ft X 1ft, requires minimum 6mm glass with center and side bracings, total 3 4mm and above glass. However 8mm doesn't requires any bracing.
for 150cm, you should be using at least 10mm glass best if it is 12mm.
I just happen to have a lot of extra huge 5mm thick glass panels sitting in my shed. I was thinking maybe I could make an aquarium out of it. I realize it cant be very tall so I figured I could do a very long, very shallow tank? Like 5 ft (150cm) long, 1-2 ft(30-60cm) wide, about 1ft(30cm) tall. Oh, and like 3-4 braces. Would it work? Is it too risky?
2.5ft X 1ft X 1ft, requires minimum 6mm glass with center and side bracings, total 3 4mm and above glass. However 8mm doesn't requires any bracing.
for 150cm, you should be using at least 10mm glass best if it is 12mm.
Hi there, apologies for the late reply.
perhaps you can take a look at http://www.theaquatools.com/building-your-aquarium
your safety factor should be at least 3 to 4 in my opinion. that is to account for the occassional knocks and extra weight and pressure due to other causes besides the water load.
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