I have a rimless tank (48 x 18 x 14 tall) and it's 1/4" glass. It's been full of water for 6 or 7 years, and I bought this tank used. So if you wanted to save some $, it's just a thought. But if you have 3/8", use it. My tank is braceless and has been FULL of rock for most of the time that I've had it. I used it for storing rock and the bottom is a floating bottom.

I already have a stand for this tank and 48" is to long.

Thanks anyways, Chris

No no no, I'm not selling my tank. I'm just using my tank as an example. Since you're tank is smaller and shallower, you'd be fine with 1/4" glass is what I'm saying. Sorry for not being clear. So if you want to save money on glass, 1/4" is much cheaper is all that I'm saying. :)

Here is a link to frames, not cheap though

http://www.glasscages.com/?sAction=ViewCat&lCatID=43

EDIT: If anyone wants to buy anything from there, I would be interested as well.

Ok thanks , took that the wrong way.

Chris

Thanks Dietmar.