Tank 96 x 30 x 36???

firefighter22 · 11-08-2003, 08:39 PM

I want to build a new tank 96x30x36 but i want to use starphire glass which is only 1/2" thick. If I temper the glass all around will the 1/2" be enough?? or must I go bigger??I will use 3/4 inch euro bracing all around the top!! I will also do 3/4" bottom

Kendall · 11-09-2003, 10:47 AM

I don't know anything about glass thickness, but I will say that a tank 36" tall will be a PIA to clean/reach the bottom. Mine is 32" tall and I have to lay on top of the tank to reach the bottom.

**kevinpo** · 11-09-2003, 11:31 AM

For a 30" tall tank Interamerican uses 2 - 12mm pieces of starfire glass bonded together. 24" would be OK for 1/2" (I have a 90 gal made from 1/2" without a center brace. It bows pretty good but is 25 years or so old and still works well).

Regards,
Kevin

11-08-2003, 08:39 PM	#1
firefighter22 Banned Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: toronto Posts: 10	Tank 96 x 30 x 36??? I want to build a new tank 96x30x36 but i want to use starphire glass which is only 1/2" thick. If I temper the glass all around will the 1/2" be enough?? or must I go bigger??I will use 3/4 inch euro bracing all around the top!! I will also do 3/4" bottom Last edited by firefighter22; 11-08-2003 at 09:07 PM.

11-09-2003, 11:31 AM	#3
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,460	For a 30" tall tank Interamerican uses 2 - 12mm pieces of starfire glass bonded together. 24" would be OK for 1/2" (I have a 90 gal made from 1/2" without a center brace. It bows pretty good but is 25 years or so old and still works well). Regards, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

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11-09-2003, 10:47 AM	#2
Kendall Just Moved In Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 6	I don't know anything about glass thickness, but I will say that a tank 36" tall will be a PIA to clean/reach the bottom. Mine is 32" tall and I have to lay on top of the tank to reach the bottom.

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