Aquarium Glass Thickness

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Maor0

Maor0

Jack Dempsey
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So ive got an order for a tank, the sizes are ( in centimeters ) 250x70x70.
The guy that is making the tank said that 12mm (glass thickness ) will be fine for this kind of tank
I'm a little auspicious bcuz im afraid that a fish can ram the side of the tank it might crack it, cuz for a tank that big u put monsters in.
And there is significant difference between the prices of 15mm and 12 mm
what do u think?
 
I'm just worried they get spooked and ram the side of the tank
Just being cautious :)


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my tank is made from 12mm glass and it's 182x76x68.5 . I haven't set it up yet, but the maker says they haven't had a failure in 30 years.
 
After what my dovii has done I would go with 15 mm before I would say 12mm pffftt no way the fish can break that but..

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This dovii did this....

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Resulting in the death of the female and almost him. I will admit the tank was 6 years old and it is possible he rammed the wood not the glass, if it was 15mm I doubt it would of broken but. After this I personally just like the added benefit of knowing the glass is stronger especially if your adding larger fish.

I must also say, I do have friends who keep RTC, Pacu etc in 12mm tanks and they have never had an issue like this.
 
Squirtle919 said:
After what my dovii has done I would go with 15 mm before I would say 12mm pffftt no way the fish can break that but..

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This dovii did this....

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Resulting in the death of the female and almost him. I will admit the tank was 6 years old and it is possible he rammed the wood not the glass, if it was 15mm I doubt it would of broken but. After this I personally just like the added benefit of knowing the glass is stronger especially if your adding larger fish.

I must also say, I do have friends who keep RTC, Pacu etc in 12mm tanks and they have never had an issue like this.
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So your saying 12 is enough but 15 is for the good night sleep?

Cordero01
Are you talking about the height of the tank ?



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You could have a tank of 12 with enuf bracing and won't have a trouble.... But IMO when your going big do it rite... I would go for the 15 just to have that mental peace...


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Maor0 said:
So your saying 12 is enough but 15 is for the good night sleep?

Cordero01
Are you talking about the height of the tank ?



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If your going to have big fish I would go 15. Thats just me before that occurred I always went 12. Now I said to myself always 15 for the good night sleeps lol.
 
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