WMAS Discussion Forum : Building new glass tank http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:30:41 +0000 Mon, 15 May 2006 15:13:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11216 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Building new glass tank : I finally have the funds to do...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=113819&title=building-new-glass-tank#113819 Author: unixnum1
Subject: 11216
Posted: May 15 2006 at 3:13pm

I finally have the funds to do so but now spring has sprung and the yard won't wait.
Who would have thought that you have to water the lawn for it to stay green?Smile

My plans are to start building it next month.
]]> Mon, 15 May 2006 15:13:31 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=113819&title=building-new-glass-tank#113819 <![CDATA[Building new glass tank : so did you build it? ]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=113816&title=building-new-glass-tank#113816 Author: Skyetone
Subject: 11216
Posted: May 15 2006 at 3:08pm

so did you build it?]]> Mon, 15 May 2006 15:08:30 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=113816&title=building-new-glass-tank#113816 <![CDATA[Building new glass tank : I think that&#039;s a great way...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=104985&title=building-new-glass-tank#104985 Author: Mike Savage
Subject: 11216
Posted: March 28 2006 at 3:37pm

I think that's a great way to do it.]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2006 15:37:30 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=104985&title=building-new-glass-tank#104985 <![CDATA[Building new glass tank : You are correct, it is not cheap. Unfortunately...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=104967&title=building-new-glass-tank#104967 Author: unixnum1
Subject: 11216
Posted: March 28 2006 at 1:04pm

You are correct, it is not cheap.
Unfortunately my tank is slightly custom (angles at the front corners and not standard size)
combined with the custom size and angles, the cheapest I could find was $3K
(except for allglass but shipping doubled the cost)
So, I then decided to build the tank my self.

I am planning on pre-building the tank out of 1/2" ply wood (includes all angles).
I will give the plywood to BeeHive and say "give me glass just like this" (except not brown and clear).
]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2006 13:04:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=104967&title=building-new-glass-tank#104967 <![CDATA[Building new glass tank : I figured that having the bottom...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=104960&title=building-new-glass-tank#104960 Author: jfinch
Subject: 11216
Posted: March 28 2006 at 12:31pm

I figured that having the bottom uniformly supported would help out, correct?

I think you're right.  If I were building a tank myself, I'd set the bottom on a big sheet of 1/2" styrofoam insulation (Home Depot) and then you shouldn't have to worry about it at all.

$15 - $17 per ft2?  Jeez, that comes in at close to $650 for a 210 gallon tank... that's essentially retail at the fish store .  All-glass must have a very small margin on their tanks.

]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2006 12:31:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=104960&title=building-new-glass-tank#104960 <![CDATA[Building new glass tank : You know, I forgot to ask. I...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=104955&title=building-new-glass-tank#104955 Author: unixnum1
Subject: 11216
Posted: March 28 2006 at 11:53am

You know, I forgot to ask.
I am sure there is. Probably a per-cut charge.
The plate glass was ~15
FYI, this is all 1/2" glass that was quoted.


One concern I had was that the thickness calcs I did, show that 1/2" is ok for the sides, but the bottom should be 5/8" .
1/2" still works but has a much lower safety factor.
I figured that having the bottom uniformly supported would help out, correct?

]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:53:02 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=104955&title=building-new-glass-tank#104955 <![CDATA[Building new glass tank : unixnum1 wrote:Beehive had...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=104951&title=building-new-glass-tank#104951 Author: Mike Savage
Subject: 11216
Posted: March 28 2006 at 11:40am

Originally posted by unixnum1 unixnum1 wrote:


Beehive had the starfire for ~17sf.  That makes it worth buying it from them.

Sounds like a good price. Is that cut to size or is there additional charge for that?

]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:40:02 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=104951&title=building-new-glass-tank#104951 <![CDATA[Building new glass tank : unixnum1 wrote:What is it with...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=104949&title=building-new-glass-tank#104949 Author: Mike Savage
Subject: 11216
Posted: March 28 2006 at 11:38am

Originally posted by unixnum1 unixnum1 wrote:


What is it with you guy's?

Go Figure

]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:38:54 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=104949&title=building-new-glass-tank#104949 <![CDATA[Building new glass tank : What is it with you guy&#039;s? Beehive...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=104948&title=building-new-glass-tank#104948 Author: unixnum1
Subject: 11216
Posted: March 28 2006 at 11:30am


What is it with you guy's?

Beehive had the starfire for ~17sf.  That makes it worth buying it from them.]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:30:36 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=104948&title=building-new-glass-tank#104948 <![CDATA[Building new glass tank : AC/BC = BC/AB =1.6180339887498...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=104944&title=building-new-glass-tank#104944 Author: Mike Savage
Subject: 11216
Posted: March 28 2006 at 11:15am

AC/BC = BC/AB =1.61803398874989484820458683436563811772030917980576 ]]> Tue, 28 Mar 2006 11:15:41 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=11216&PID=104944&title=building-new-glass-tank#104944