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![]() Hey guys. I'm getting some mixed responses when it comes to the appropriate glass thickness for a large tank so I thought I'd throw it out there and see what everyone here thinks. So lets say for an 8 foot long by 3 feet wide by 30" tall tank, what would you suggest? My other option is 7 feet long by 3 feet wide by 30" tall. I realize that you can make a tank bullet proof but I it doesn't need to be overkill either. I'm just looking for what's appropriate or recommended. I'd like it eurobraced too. Thanks in advance.
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![]() I'd go 3/4". Go as long as you want... it's the height that determines the glass thickness due to pressure. You may need a thicker bottom, I'm not sure.
If you get to 24" or less in hight you could probably drop to 1/2", IMO. |
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For the size 5/8" min for sure but 3/4" would be better. A standard 230 is 72" x 30" and uses 1/2" but they show a noticeable bulge as a result. With 8 feet and 5/8" you may notice a similar effect but it still be perfectly safe but the deflection causes some slight distortion which can be annoying to some people. It also depends on the bracing. Last edited by sphelps; 03-21-2012 at 12:13 AM. |
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![]() go to aquarium tank calculator
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![]() My 300 ( 96"L x 30"H x 24"W ) is 3/4" all sides, euro-brace and bottom inside cleats ( front & back )
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![]() No less than 3/4 ", you especially for a 30" height
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![]() for my 330 i got 3/4" glass it is 6'x3"x30" and it has a safety factor of 4.5
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![]() I used 5/8 on a ten foot 31 tall 40 wide.
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