6 ft tank set up questions

**emm28** · 28th Jul 2013, 15:32

Hi there

I am setting up a 6 ft tank planted tank and have the following questions.

Does a 6 ft tank made of glass need to have braces? I am interested in an open top design with hanging light from bracket thus braces doesn't look good in such set up. I was told from local fish shop that all 6 ft will need to have braces, is this true?

Does the type of glass have any significant difference in clarity of the tank. There are float glass and crystal clear glass. Do they really have a difference beside price?

Lastly, PLEASE recommend any tank maker that provide good prices for the 6 ft tank.

Or if there is any one who is giving up a 6 ft tank with cabinet, do PM me. I will be interested to take over.

Thank you!

**Shadow** · 28th Jul 2013, 19:22

ADA 6ft tank is braceless

. Braceless tank need thicker glass.

Normal glass will have green or blue tint, crystal glass or low iron glass does not or minimum.

**troyz** · 28th Jul 2013, 20:13

how much does the ADA 6ft tank/cabinet plus shipping cost...I think should be around 5-6k

**Shadow** · 28th Jul 2013, 21:07

180X60X60cm is around $7K (15mm glass) tank alone

**troyz** · 28th Jul 2013, 22:09

thanks bro shadow...Wow 7k if plus shipping will be 8k

**Shadow** · 28th Jul 2013, 22:54

Delivery charge included.

**David** · 28th Jul 2013, 23:55

Hi emm28

Are you staying in a private landed, private apartment, or HDB apartment? If you are in a private landed, a 180x60x60 is not a problem on the ground floor. For private apartment, it is advisable to seek MCST approval. If you are staying in HDB, it is best to apply for the licence first before buying the tank.

**Shadow** · 29th Jul 2013, 09:24

good point HDB need approval for tank size 6ft and above

**limz_777** · 29th Jul 2013, 10:13

15 mm and above glass quite costly if i remember correctly, maybe go for lower height , smaller top bracing and bigger bottom

**benjidog** · 31st Jul 2013, 15:20

Bracing for larger tanks is a norm.

Braceless tanks are more costly.

Getting a second hand tank will be more cost effective.

Even then, be prepared to spend on accessories.

You can try the marketplace on online forums.
SG Bros can help with the moving of the tank, and sometimes, they have used/new tanks for sale.

If you are into planted setup, it can be quite costly if you make a new tank.

Besides the tank, adjust your budget for plant substrate, filters, filter media, plants, lights, fish.