DIY glass tank construction question

[FSM]

I'm making a small tank, ~4.5 gallons, out of some broken 10 gallon tanks I had. It will be about 9.5 x 9.5 x 12"

Should I build it so the walls sit on top of the bottom, or form a perimeter around the bottom sheet?

 

[VOYTEK]

I think it will be easier for you to have the walls sit on the bottom "plate" - that's how I would do it =)

 

[imusuallyuseless]

either way is fine

 

[Pharaoh]

Either way will work, go with what you think will be easier.

 

[FSM]

thanks

I ended up making the bottom sheet the base, because that way I don't need to get a nice clean cut (which worked out well, since I had to cut off about .5" from the sheet, and the edge ended up a bit jagged). The dimensions are 12"x10"x9.75"

 

[Midknightskie]

Always build on the bottom glass not around the reason being that building on the bottom ensures that your tank will sit perfectly level. Building around could leave you with an uneven bottom.

 

[Sherry321]

I think i'd check yard sales

 

[FSM]

For what?

Anyway, it's done.