Glass Thickness

[DragonGoby]

Hi all,

I'm out looking for a new 4-footer tank, and got a good deal for one with 6mm glass. Is this too thin? Really appreciate any input, thanks!

Regards, and Merry X'mas!!
Hong Yee

[kelstorm]

definitely too thin.. at 4ft.. u need at least 10mm to be safe even though some say 8mm is enuff... me using 12mm thoughout my 4x2x2

[SleepyAries]

for a 4FT tank....tink the recommended thickness is at least 10mm...
tat's wat Nature Aquarium chan told mi too...=)

J.J
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[DragonGoby]

Hey Darth Kelvin, long time no see! Haha, I've been MIA for a long time man. School's damn busy.

Glass thickness is *the* very reason why I wanted to change my tank. Remember my tank stats? They were 5mm thick for a 4-footer, and it's been this way for 12 months now. But then I realised I should get myself an X'mas present, heheh!

Thanks, I think I will go for a 10mm then.

Regards,
Hong Yee

[kelstorm]

u have been living on the edge with 5 mm, HY!!!!.. hahaha[] nice to have u back

[DragonGoby]

Ya!! Have you guys ever seen glass (Yes, GLASS) bend? Mine's bent for 12 months liao .. it's more thrilling than a roller-coaster ride. But that'll mean I have to look somewhere else for a tank. Just wondering if any of you can refer me to a good tank-maker? Some details of what I want:

1) 4' x 2' x 2' 10mm glass tank
2) Treated wood cabinet and hood (without any lights and wiring - plan to DIY MH)
3) Pre-drilled tank

How much will I be expecting to spend? My parents gave me a budget of below $900, so it's really toughman.But sigh .. will only start earning money in 5 years' time, alamak![:0]

Last of all, I hope all of you will have a safe and good year ahead!
Regards,
Hong Yee
p.s. Was hinting and hinting to my gf that I wanted chiller for X'mas (yes, it's a far cry I know) but all I got was a self-made candle holder, aiyah.

[kelstorm]

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On 12/29/2002 9:50:33 PM

Ya!! Have you guys ever seen glass (Yes, GLASS) bend? Mine's bent for 12 months liao .. it's more thrilling than a roller-coaster ride. But that'll mean I have to look somewhere else for a tank. Just wondering if any of you can refer me to a good tank-maker? Some details of what I want:

1) 4' x 2' x 2' 10mm glass tank
2) Treated wood cabinet and hood (without any lights and wiring - plan to DIY MH)
3) Pre-drilled tank

How much will I be expecting to spend? My parents gave me a budget of below $900, so it's really toughman.But sigh .. will only start earning money in 5 years' time, alamak![:0]

Last of all, I hope all of you will have a safe and good year ahead!
Regards,
Hong Yee
p.s. Was hinting and hinting to my gf that I wanted chiller for X'mas (yes, it's a far cry I know) but all I got was a self-made candle holder, aiyah.
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a bended glass.. good luck to u.. u are indeed treading on very thin ice.. hahaha.. a chiller for xmas.. if u get it.. u are one hell of a lucky fella.. hahaha.. there is a few posts on tank makers mentioned in AQ.. u might want to take a look at them...... i did my tank from proglass.. sorry, dun have the number anymore.. u have to check it out on yellow pages.[:] their quality is real good.. uses black silicon (have to tell them) using CNC m/c to cut and drill.. so, very good finishing..