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03-21-2011, 12:44 AM
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my 20" tall 55 gallon tank is 6 mil, but I suspect it's tempered. My 24" tall 75G is 9 mil.
I would think you'd be fine. there was a site with glass spec for tank building I seen somewhere. Last edited by wingedfish; 03-21-2011 at 12:50 AM. 
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03-21-2011, 12:46 AM
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here's a quick google chart
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03-21-2011, 01:28 AM
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So by that chart it says I need 9mm. But that chart doesn't take into account that there will be 3-4 sections within the tank, so the baffles will make it stronger going the distance.
I just need to know for sure before I go buy the glass...
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03-21-2011, 01:48 AM
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In the first 2 sections I want to have between 10-15" of water for the incoming from the display, and my skimmer, and the middle section will have 1-2" lower. Then the return section last.
Last edited by SpateD; 03-21-2011 at 02:19 AM.
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03-21-2011, 01:58 AM
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It will be fine simply for the reasons that you mentioned.
I have a 22"wide x 7"thick x 22" deep tank from 6mm and its been fine for years.
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03-21-2011, 03:23 AM
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Have you thought about going acrylic? If you go glass with all the baffles you would be fine with 6mm (1/4") glass.
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03-21-2011, 03:23 AM
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I had a 36"x18"x18" (50 gal) sump built for me a month back. The guy used 9mm glass throughout. A bit overkill for the baffles, but I think you might want to use 9mm for the tank and 6mm for the baffles. Error on the safe side. HTH. Leon
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