1/4" thick enough?

[CichlidDan]

I have one more question about aquariums specifically in terms of housing a peacock bass. Do you guys think that 1/4" glass would be thick enough or do you think that a peacock bass could accidentally break it when it starts getting bigger. and in case it matters the tank dimensions are 72"x30"x18"

[Knowdafish]

If it's tempered glass maybe

[RedDevilDon2005]

no way, my tank has half inch. 72x24x30, i honestly dont think 1/4 would be a good choice.

[Morledzep]

i wouldn't be so worried about the fish breaking the glass as i would the water..

[CichlidDan]

alright, I am hopefully going to have it built for me soon by a manufacturer so I guess I could ask for 3/8" But I was under the assumption you only needed 1/4" for tanks 18" tall? Anyone ever had experience with a fish breaking a tank with its body?

[bOOsteN aUdI]

i dont think that is thick enough

[bOOsteN aUdI]

alright, I am hopefully going to have it built for me soon by a manufacturer so I guess I could ask for 3/8" But I was under the assumption you only needed 1/4" for tanks 18" tall? Anyone ever had experience with a fish breaking a tank with its body?

yes.. when i was younger i had oscar break a 10 and a 30 of mine.. im not going to lie both tanks were to small for the fish

[Knowdafish]

1/4" is a common thickness for shallow tanks in the Philippines! Thicker is always better though!

[silverdragon]

my tanks made of 12mm glass which i think is just under 1/2 and inch, no issues yet *knock on wood* and ive got pbass silver aro and RTC in there!!

[RedTailKinG]

thicker mine are 3/4 on my 110 and on my 240

[channarox]

i'd do half an inch thick.

[CichlidDan]

ok sweet I will definitely go for at least half inch than, thanks for your opinions as I don't think I would be able to make many decisions, with confidence, without them.

[silverdragon]

ok sweet I will definitely go for at least half inch than, thanks for your opinions as I don't think I would be able to make many decisions, with confidence, without them.

awww shucks :) its all good dude thats what were here for.. yeh 1/2 inch would be a good minimum, good luck with the new set up :D

[Pharaoh]

I would say that you are pushing your luck using 1/4" glass on a 72 x 24 tank.

[unstopable4700]

i have a 6' x 2' x 18" tank. it is 3/8" doesnt bow ANY. so i think that should be good. 1/2" seems way overkill

[RedDevilDon2005]

id rather overkill the glass size rather than have that much glass and water on the floor

[unstopable4700]

i agree but it is only 132 gallons or so. its not that big of a tank, plus its shallow. i do agree if you dont want top braces then 1/2 is necessary.

[silverdragon]

go with the 1/2 inch glass, cant wait to see pics :popcorn:

[CichlidDan]

I can't wait to actually get it, everything seems to be working out so hopefully it will be within the next couple months. Gotta build myself a super overkill stand to.

[silverdragon]

oh hell yeh, your gonna need a really solid stand.. definately do not skimp on that..