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Old 06-28-2013, 11:32 PM
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1/2" is way too light IMO for 10' tank as well, doesn't matter how you brace it.
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Old 06-29-2013, 02:00 AM
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1/2" is way too light IMO for 10' tank as well, doesn't matter how you brace it.
good call Steve thanks I have never had a 10 ft tank and this is what I'm looking for good points

my 8 footer was 1/2" all around
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Old 06-29-2013, 02:06 AM
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Give Stu or Steve a call at Prairie Aquatics and Exotics in Regina. They have a display tank the same dimensions you're looking at, 120x24x24.
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Give Stu or Steve a call at Prairie Aquatics and Exotics in Regina. They have a display tank the same dimensions you're looking at, 120x24x24.
r they selling it Jor
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Old 06-29-2013, 02:22 AM
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No but they could advise on glass thickness etc. if you're undecided on that. It was built a few months back by someone in Calgary I believe.
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Old 06-29-2013, 02:26 AM
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Maybe this chart can help you a bit?

I read in a thread in canreef that minimum suggested safety factor is 3.80.

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Isnt 12mm 3/8"
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Old 06-29-2013, 02:41 AM
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Thanks man so i thinking for a 10 ft tank would be 5/8" then
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