Tank glass thickness

[EVA]

i made a tank 4x2widex1.5high and they gave me 6mm and they said it is coz the tank is not tall thats why can use 6mm.

issit safe ??

[DEA]

should be
mine is 5cm and holding together just fine
but mine has a centre brace that's really thick
what about yours?

[mivec1997]

but i heard its the thicker the better, if u r keeping big strong fish.
But if u r keeping small community fish or plant tank, then should be all rgt.

[jellydot72]

Hi,
I previously had a 3 ft x 2 ft x 1.5 ft and the tank is 10mm thick. One more point to note is, if you intend to have a chiller and keeping tank cool to 25 or 26 degree C. You may find that thinner the glass the easier it will form condensation! So thicker does help, if it is not made yet you may wanna consider.
My 2 cents

[tawauboy]

if you worry, put in the center brace.
will minimise bowing of tank wall.

[EVA]

yeah have centre brace also...thanks

[kelstorm]

i find the glass.. the thicker the more higher class leh.. look more professional leh.. more stable too.. especially when fishes wanna commit hara kiri..aka suicide[]

[tawauboy]

thicker glass so when fishes wanna commit hara kiri, guarantee success ah[]

thicker glass do give a solid, high quality look.

[kelstorm]

thicker glass do give a solid, high quality look.
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but that equates to heavier load which = more sturdy cabinet or stand.. which = more $$$$... sigh.. u can't have the best of both worlds...
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[sherchoo]

The thickness glass would not mean much difference to the weight. Once the gravel and water is in, the weight of the glass is quite negligeble. I would prefer the glass to be thick to avoid glass warping. Also the possibilty of glass breaking is less when hit by an object.