Advice on tank building

dsmuzic · 02/23/2020, 03:18 PM

Regarding the glass. My aquarium will be 48"Lx24"Wx30"T. What thickness of glass should I use? Would 12mm be overkill? Also will euro bracing be necessary? This is my first build and I want to make sure it's done right but obviously dont want to spend more than I need to.

windlasher · 02/23/2020, 04:42 PM

I would go with 1/2" glass. If it is done correctly, you could do a frameless. Watch some tank build videos on youtube before you decide. I dont really like frameless tanks because it limits the fish you can have. Lots of jumpers out there. Also later it can make adding a top difficult or just plain ugly if you change your mind.

02/23/2020, 03:18 PM	#1
dsmuzic Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Prescott, AZ Posts: 8	Advice on tank building Regarding the glass. My aquarium will be 48"Lx24"Wx30"T. What thickness of glass should I use? Would 12mm be overkill? Also will euro bracing be necessary? This is my first build and I want to make sure it's done right but obviously dont want to spend more than I need to.

02/23/2020, 04:42 PM	#2
windlasher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 504	I would go with 1/2" glass. If it is done correctly, you could do a frameless. Watch some tank build videos on youtube before you decide. I dont really like frameless tanks because it limits the fish you can have. Lots of jumpers out there. Also later it can make adding a top difficult or just plain ugly if you change your mind. __________________ --- PLEASE HELP SAVE THE DOLPHINS In case we run out of chicken. ---