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Topic: building a tank

Posted By: fishnfresh
Subject: building a tank
Date Posted: November 04 2013 at 11:03am

I have read a lil bit on google most things said is make sure to use good silicone with right thickness of glass. Is it that easy? I got a buddy that builds viv's so he works with glass alot. I also have a buddy that owns a glass shop so can get glass for great price. So is there more to it? tricks and tips? Was thinking of having him build me a cube and putting some water with just rock in it for a few weeks just to make sure lol.

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Posted By: fishnfresh
Date Posted: November 04 2013 at 11:23am

And what glass thickness would 1/2 be safest?

Posted By: fishnfresh
Date Posted: November 04 2013 at 6:48pm

Posted By: love2skiutah
Date Posted: November 04 2013 at 7:55pm

How big of a tank are you trying to build?

Posted By: fishnfresh
Date Posted: November 04 2013 at 8:02pm

93 cube 30x30x24

Posted By: laynframe
Date Posted: November 04 2013 at 8:44pm

I would say that's border line. Also there is different strength rated glass, safety factor, and the correct silicone, big difference.

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Posted By: Aquarium Creations
Date Posted: November 04 2013 at 9:08pm

I would recommend building something smaller and figuring out the process, With a tank that size it wouldn't be be one to be a first. That is alot of water if there is a failure.

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