210 Gallon Build Help

[Dirck]

Hey guys! I've been a MFK lurker for a while and have finally decided to register. I've been wanting to build a 210 gallon tank for a while now. Dimensions of 84x24x24, but have a few questions.
1) Would it be okay to build the tank out of 10mm glass? I've done some research and have been told it would be fine.
2) If I do build it out of 10mm glass, how would you suggest I brace it?

Looking to try and buy the glass and have this done by the end of next month, including the stand.
Thanks in advance for any advice or suggestions!

 

[David R]

10mm would be ok for 24" deep if braced appropriately. Google "aquarium glass thickness calculator", I can't post the link as I'm on my phone, you will be able to use that to work out the safety factor for your tank.

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[Dirck]

I looked it up, 10mm glass would give me a safety factor of 2.5.
As for bracing, I have seen euro bracing and cross braces. Although I'm not sure which would be better to use under these circumstances, does one more reliable than the other?

 

[Dirck]

Anyone have experience or suggestions as to how I should brace the tank?
I was thinking about having a 3" wide piece of glass span the length of the front, back, and the sides, and having 2 braces across the top from front to back. Would this work?