718 Gallon

[candyman206]

I want to play it safe and ask around. I used multiply aquarium design calculators and came up with a glass thickness of 3/8. Would a tank with a plywood bottom be safe with 3/8 thick glass? It will be 72x96x24 with glass bracing all along the top. Thanks


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[Drstrangelove]

I'm coming up with 13 mm (1/2") for a 3.8 safety factor. For 9 mm (~3/8"), I'm getting a 2.0 safety factor. Unless this is strengthened or tempered glass, I don't know if extra bracing is adequate.

 

[candyman206]

Is there a calculation for finding out what bracing adds to the safety factor? I'm going to be putting 3" wide 3/8" glass strips all along the inner top edge.


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[David R]

Most aquarium calculators are based on a tank being well braced, so you're not going to be increasing the safety factor by adding that bracing. If you want to play it safe go with 1/2"

 

[candyman206]

I'm seeing on different calculators that if I go with a 21" height I can stay with 3/8. Is this ok? Just on a tight budget, but if the answer is no I can save up more to get 1/2".


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[David R]

I'd keep saving, patience is a good thing in this hobby.

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[candyman206]

Thank you for all your advice


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