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skyryder55

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Ok, so I know there are charts on here and other places that specify thickness, but there are lots of unexplained variables. So Im hoping for some answers please. As a backround on what im planning.
Plywood tank. 1 viewing window. Looking between 300-500 gallons. 36" high and 6-8 feet long.
1. Are the thickness charts for normal float glass or tempered?
2. Can I use thinner tempered glass then normal float glass?
3. What is the thickness requirement difference for acrylic?
4. are the charts assuming bracing is being used?
Thanks guys
 
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I Believe for 36 inches you want 3/4 inch float glass. Bracing and size are already included in the variable for the charts. I wouldn't use tempered. If for some amazing chance something breaks it, the whole piece is gone. Besides float glass is cheaper and getting tempered doesn't allow you to go thinner.
 
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skyryder55 said:
Ok, so I know there are charts on here and other places that specify thickness, but there are lots of unexplained variables. So Im hoping for some answers please. As a backround on what im planning.
Plywood tank. 1 viewing window. Looking between 300-500 gallons. 36" high and 6-8 feet long.
1. Are the thickness charts for normal float glass or tempered?
2. Can I use thinner tempered glass then normal float glass?
3. What is the thickness requirement difference for acrylic?
4. are the charts assuming bracing is being used?
Thanks guys
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1. It will work for both.
2. No
3. Depends based on the height and length, but you would be looking at roughly 1.25 - 1.5" thick acrylic
4. Yes, especially with acrylic

3/4" glass is what you would need for your tank
 
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