Looking at making a rimless tank
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Neither of those are thick enough. You need at least half inch, though that is probably a bit thinner than I would go. I'd look into something 5/8" or 3/4". Have you built a tank before?
They are not rimless, they have the plastic trim around them. They are also 6" shorter in length and 6" more narrow. That length makes a difference when it comes to the glass bowing. The thick glass is for more than just the bowing as well. The thicker the glass you use the more the silicone has to hold onto, obviously a good thing. Plus a store bought tank is made by a professional, they know what they are doing. Any good tank breeder will use at least 1/2" on this tank that you want to build.
Didn't think the plastic trim made a difference. I can get .5" glass no problem locally. I was just thinking what I had laying around. I was also thinking of making a few other tanks as well. Got some time on my hands and ideas in my head. Just have to put them together. This was/is a practice tank before I build a larger ray tank. That other tank wouldn't be rimless and I could build this one with euro bracing no problem. I just have always like rimless.
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If I were to use 2" euro bracing 3/8" would work then. I know I have seen it on a few calculators with this thickness. I just remember seeing a taller tank with what looked like 1/4" glass at a shop a little bit ago.
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The plastic does help, a good deal.
It is possible you saw a 1/4" rimless tank. Is it a good idea to copy? Hell no. People do stupid things all the time. Euro braced a build 3/8" should be fine. I would also brace the bottom if I were you. As mentioned, the thicker glass does more than just prevent bowing, it helps give the silicone something to grab onto. Adding an internal bottom brace adds more silicone to help hold the glass.
And I know what you mean, I love the rimless look as well, that is why I have a 93 gallon rimless tank
It is possible you saw a 1/4" rimless tank. Is it a good idea to copy? Hell no. People do stupid things all the time. Euro braced a build 3/8" should be fine. I would also brace the bottom if I were you. As mentioned, the thicker glass does more than just prevent bowing, it helps give the silicone something to grab onto. Adding an internal bottom brace adds more silicone to help hold the glass.
And I know what you mean, I love the rimless look as well, that is why I have a 93 gallon rimless tank
