Building a glass tank: Questions...

[ScubaSteve]

Hey Nerdz,

How'd the build go (or have you started)? I'm in the debate of building my own 45G 24" Rimless Square tank as I'm had some pretty crazy quotes thrown at me. Of the four numbers I have right now one is $700! FTW? I'm having a hard time justifying that when I got the same size tank (not-rimless) made a year ago for less around $170.

Who have you tracked down as your glass supplier and what is the approximate build cost on this?

[ner'T']

Hi,

Sorry everyone!

I didn't see all of the new replies... For some reason my email didn't get the updates.

The tank: not started yet as I've worked 10-12.5hrs/day for the last 18 days. Probably would make more sense to pay have it built! I still am going tackle myself though.

It'll be 3/8" w polished/beveled edges and GE1200 black.
Cheers

[ScubaSteve]

Originally Posted by ner'T'

Hi,

Sorry everyone!

I didn't see all of the new replies... For some reason my email didn't get the updates.

The tank: not started yet as I've worked 10-12.5hrs/day for the last 18 days. Probably would make more sense to pay have it built! I still am going tackle myself though.

It'll be 3/8" w polished/beveled edges and GE1200 black.
Cheers

I'm going to take a crack at this in about 2 weeks or so. I'll let you know how it goes!

[toytech]

Those vids where great , very informative. The only problem with them being in Japanese is i was expecting a ninja or robot attack the whole time and it just never happened .

[Ross]

Originally Posted by lastlight

Then that video where they bond glass with that adhesive and uv light got me curious. The bottle said photobond and it looks to be just a liquid. No ugly silicone although I don't think it's suitable for tank building...

I talked to my glazier in-law and that glue is not suitable for tanks as it weekens drastically with moisture.
So if you want a great looking tank for a very very short while then it would be ok.
Otherwise, its impractical.