Update: I've inquired at several glass places, and for a 3' x 3' piece of 1/2" glass (for the bottom), it will cost about $250! Not really in my ballpark right now. On to some possible solutions.
What about using 3/4" plywood for the bottom of the tank? I've read many articles/threads regarding DIY plywood tanks, but I've never seen anyone just use plywood for the bottom piece. As I understand it, silicone will bond glass to enamel, but not bare wood. Obviously, it would never be just raw wood. But if I were to prepare the piece with the appropriate 2-part epoxy, etc., would anyone see any problems with doing this? Why or why not?
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