Need helpBuilding my first plywood tank

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Athleticfisherman

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I will be building an L shaped aquarium using the two panels from a 55 gallon tank I already have as the from facing windows. I believe it's either 3/8 or 1/4 thickness. Is this thick enough? Because in theory the height is what maters for the thickness right? Just wondering if this is a good idea. Any help is appreciated


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The height is what matters, your right. So you will need to make sure you do not exceed the maximum depth or the glass will not hold. here is a calculator. You just plug in the numbers and it will give a safety suggestion.It is metric so you will have to do the conversion.

http://www.theaquatools.com/building-your-aquarium
 
BIG-G said:
The height is what matters, your right. So you will need to make sure you do not exceed the maximum depth or the glass will not hold. here is a calculator. You just plug in the numbers and it will give a safety suggestion.It is metric so you will have to do the conversion.

http://www.theaquatools.com/building-your-aquarium
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I've used often but since it will be an awkward shape I don't know how accurate it will be but I think with all the bracing from the plywood that it should hold well.



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So did this build ever happen? I am thinking of doing the same thing.
 
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