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There is no way I would use 2mm glass on a 48x12x18 tank. It would bow, badly.
 
I dont know why you would buy a 55g man.

Find out where glass tanks are being made in the UK and try to go and buy directly from them.

Here in wisco you can buy tanks under 180 for less than $2 on the g.
 
i have no idea who the makers are and i dont think the aquatic shops will tell me but i think i dont mind building it my self as long as i can get the right glass thickness and i put the dimensions through that site and they said 4mm for a 8ftx1ftx1ft :nilly:thats why im a bit confused
 
monsterberry;4815779; said:
i have no idea who the makers are and i dont think the aquatic shops will tell me but i think i dont mind building it my self as long as i can get the right glass thickness and i put the dimensions through that site and they said 4mm for a 8ftx1ftx1ft :nilly:thats why im a bit confused
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Often the calculators are just factoring for internal pressure at the bottom of the tank with a safety factor added, 1 foot for the given dimension. 1 foot of depth dose not have significant bottom pressure. I don't think that the calculator is accounting for the 8 foot length you are using. Although a secondary factor the side lengths should also be figured in, as the side length increases the glass thickness should also. Another thing to think about is what if the tank took a hard bump or a rock falls over, the 4mm glass would not give me much of a comfort factor. Also if you ever need to move it the 8 foot side will need to be able to take the stress of being moved. I would guesstimate between 9 and 12mm glass with top bracing and foam under the tank, if it is frame-less. First I would locate a calculator that takes side lengths into consideration and verify my guesstimation.
 
Good post Chaz...another thing might be putting this in the tank builds section...there are guys there that do stuff like this all the time, and know exactly what you need to know to determine what you should do for this project.
 
I would say that 4 mm is to thin for the tank you will get excessive bowing in the sides and i dont think i would trust 4 mm glass on the bottom. What kinda of braceing will you have on top and sides that makes a differance as well.
 
thanks for all the helpful and detailed replys ill re post this in the diy tanks section as i have loads of info off yous but i just dont no where to go on the project

thanks agen
 
i have dealt with madien head aquatics a few times and have never been that impressed.

i once bought every figure 8 puffer they had as they all had white spot and fin rot. i took them all just because i felt sorry for them and knew if i left them they would die. was a nightmare treating 25 puffers but managed it with only losing 2. that was 2 years ago and still have the one i didnt sell.

anyway back on topic lol. even though there wont be much pressure due to the 1ft depth but at 8ft long it would be prone to bowing in the middle. if i was doing it i would get thicker glass but thats just me im over cautious and always have been when it comes to keeping tons of water in my living room.
 
i like the dims on that tank. with the right equipment and proper planning it would be a really fun setup. i would def reconsider your glass thickness specifically due to the length. 4mm is very thin and alot more flexible (even with bracing) than you may realize over an 8ft span. additionally with only 12" in h/w you def limit yourself with aquascaping and coral selection. i do like the idea of small gobies for sure. honestly if you plan on keeping some lps, zoas, ricordia, or some types of encrusting sps, you would be fine. hth :)
 
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