jords' 65g Build

[kien]

[HaZRaTTy]

hey. Good luck

Personally I would just get a builder to build the tank not so much because its difficult or I can't just for the peace of mind that the one time I leave the house the front panel explodes.

[jords]

Originally Posted by HaZRaTTy

hey. Good luck

Personally I would just get a builder to build the tank not so much because its difficult or I can't just for the peace of mind that the one time I leave the house the front panel explodes.

I think I should be covered for that! The dimensions of the tank are only going to be 24x24x30. I'll be using 1/2" thick float glass. And, being the first tank I've ever "assembled," I'll be using TONS of silicone! That was my huge paranoia at first - so I figured go with 1/2" thick glass, and pile on the silicone and I shouldn't have any problems with either the glass or the seams. I guess time will tell. However, I'm sure that's always going to be in the back of my head with this tank. Just the risk I guess I have to take.

[sphelps]

too much silicone and it won't dry, meaning no strength at all. There is technique involved and just piling on a ton of silicone isn't it.

I bet you can get that tank built for less you can get the glass for. Have you gotten a quote through Colby? He orders tanks from Concept here in Calgary and they have a really good rep if you didn't know already.

[Cliff]

+1 to the above.

I too would also suggest talking to Colby about getting a tank built the way you want it. There are soon many little sublte things to building a tank. Best left to the experts IMO. Colby will get you a fare price I've bought a few tanks from him now and will certainly return when/if I want another one