Glass tank & toddler?

[hencpu]

I've only owned acrylic tanks so far so please pardon my ignorance. Are those 5-6mm glass strong enough to withstand abuse? I'm just worry of my son breaking it & hurting himself or the live stocks while i'm away. Anyone with small children care to give advice? Thanks!

[marimo]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgdhQLTKnKY

[Wackytpt]

What tank size are you looking at?

[hardric]

My son never hits my fish tanks. The most is stick his finger in. You need to teach your son that fish tanks are for looking and not for playing. Every time you catch him doing something to it other than looking then scold him and punish him (time out or whatever method you normally use). After a while he will get the message.

On a side note. My son is very much afraid of lobsters and crayfish. Last time when I was keeping crayfish, he did not even dare to go near the tank!! LOL

[reiner09]

ahah..cute.. maybe just place it higher up so that they can't reach it( i.e get a stand).

and that video is very funny..i was like then

[hencpu]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgdhQLTKnKY

Lol yeah, saw this sometimes ago & it stopped me from getting the glass tank in the 1st place... just wanna get some feedback 1st

[hencpu]

What tank size are you looking at?

Most likely a small 2x1x1

[hencpu]

My son never hits my fish tanks. The most is stick his finger in. You need to teach your son that fish tanks are for looking and not for playing. Every time you catch him doing something to it other than looking then scold him and punish him (time out or whatever method you normally use). After a while he will get the message.

On a side note. My son is very much afraid of lobsters and crayfish. Last time when I was keeping crayfish, he did not even dare to go near the tank!! LOL

Ic, he sometimes use his toys or sticks to bang on the glass partition & door & we did reprimanded him. So far he hasn't knocked on the acrylic tanks yet. But i'm just worry one sharp blow from his toy will shatter a glass tank.

Thanks for the tips.

[hencpu]

ahah..cute.. maybe just place it higher up so that they can't reach it( i.e get a stand).

and that video is very funny..i was like then

Lol, actually the tank is placed on top of cabinet, but since he likes to look at the fish up close, there's a stool where he can climb.

[limz_777]

think the video is abit extreme

[destsh]

My son never hits my fish tanks. The most is stick his finger in. You need to teach your son that fish tanks are for looking and not for playing. Every time you catch him doing something to it other than looking then scold him and punish him (time out or whatever method you normally use). After a while he will get the message.

On a side note. My son is very much afraid of lobsters and crayfish. Last time when I was keeping crayfish, he did not even dare to go near the tank!! LOL

Same as what I did with my daughter and I found out she doesn't like snails so I put some in every tank :P

[reiner09]

Same as what I did with my daughter and I found out she doesn't like snails so I put some in every tank :P

ahaha...their behaviors are so adorable .. then must tell them ..eh you know this things here are 'snails' and will bite you if you put your hand in..lol.. that is what my parents did to me when i am young..

[hencpu]

Lol, guess i'll try the snail trick next time. Thanks for the feedback, bros

[zonkkie]

I keep plecos... my daughter doesn't bother with the tank. Because plecos seldom move.... so very boring for her.

[stormhawk]

Perhaps you can cordon off the tank with those indoor toddler fence? Along with a little nudge and reprimand each time he hits his toys on the tank, that ought to get the message across, like what hardric has mentioned.

[Shadow]

I have 2 sons, 4 and 2 years old. I also have 2 tank 3ft and 2ft. My youngest son always like to knock the glass with palm to scare the fish. So far both tanks are OK. I guess they don't have the strength to break the glass with bare hand. Just make sure they don't start to use toys to knock the glass.

[stormhawk]

Easiest solution, custom make tank with tempered glass...

[Yany]

i have 3 kids, 9, 6 and 4. Only my second son, the 6 year old like to smack the glass to show me how the fishes react....
After scolding/explaining upteen times, he finally stop. Good thing too as he is a "BIG" boy.... strong as well. Other than scaring the fishes a few times, no harm done

[hencpu]

Thanks everyone for your advice & tips. Will take note of those.