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Old 09-12-2011, 03:14 AM
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6mm will not cut it Brad, go with the 10 mm just to be on the safe side of caution. You will not like the look of doubled up 6mm & if you go to 10mm you will not need a center brace.
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Old 09-12-2011, 04:29 PM
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Any suggestions on where to order glass from?

There are certain tank manufacturers in Alberta that I simply refuse to deal with.
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Old 09-12-2011, 06:29 PM
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You can got to any glass shop for the euro brace pieces, I got some cut for my 116 gal from Lydens Glass in Red Deer.
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Old 09-13-2011, 11:16 PM
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Alright, I took a closer look at the tank. The sides are 9mm glass while the front, back and bottom are 12mm.

Inside measurements are 47 5/16"L and 23 1/16" width.

For those that have done their own bracing, how big of a gap do you leave for your silicone bead?

I am thinking of running the length of the front and back level with the panes and then putting cross braces on top of the side panes and front/back euro.

Sound about right?
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