DIY: from scratch.

[Beano1169]

Hey everyone, my parents have agreed that its cool for me to get a much bigger aquarium. deminsions are looking like a 36.4"L x 23.5"W x 24"H about 88.8 Gallons of water. I have a fileing cabinet I am converting into a stand, I need some ideas of how to brace it properly though. I am very curious on what thickness of glass I need if I get it tempered, I do know some people who can make the tank for me with holes and everything. Just need to know the correct glass width, i have seen some places saying 9mm for sides and 12mm for the bottom.

[monocus]

type in aquarium glass calculator-there are a number of sites

[Beano1169]

Thanks Ill try that out asap, also does anyone out there have a build thread I could see for where I should drill and How large I shouldd go for the bulk heads. This is my first time building my own tank so I dont want to mess up haha .

[monocus]

if you look through those sites they should have that info-also try melv's reef

[tidal_waters]

Sorry if i misunderstood your post, but if your planning on drilling holes in your tank you'll want to stay away from tempered glass.

[Beano1169]

It plans on being drilled then tempered. And I found out I need around 10mm thick glass for an aquarium 24" tall x 36.4" long.

[Edmonton newbie]

show us some pics of the file cabnet so we can see what we are dealing with as far as extra bracing ect.

[Beano1169]

ok can do Ill get them posted asap

[parkinsn]

You don't need to have tempered glass if you build you euro brace appropriately. Another option would be to have your holes drilled by whoever you buy your glass from. This way you don't risk breaking a piece while drilling and have to by a new one.

[Beano1169]

yah, and really. while ill go take some pictures of the cabinet and post them so i know where to place my braces. ps i hope you sold that tank :P