I came across a old tank that is 36x18x18 with a slate bottom. Very old tank not sure from when, but the slate is cracked and it doesnt hold water. But the glass is 1/2 thick, and im thinking for my diy 405 i may do a split veiwing window or maybe just make another tank with a dual veiwing window. Is there anything different i should do if i make another with a dual window that you wouldnt do with a single veiwing window. Cause i have all kinds of ideas for the glass since it was free
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yes after its all fiberglassed i was going to top it off with a piece of 1/2 ply covering the entire frame with 2 holes cut into the top for lighting no bigger than 24"x24"im just not sure if a 18" piece of glass will give me a big enough viewing window.
I would definitely use that glass for a plywood build, BUT not for that frame you have already built. For a tank that size you're gonna be kicking yourself if you use windows that small. Save the glass for another tank and keep searching for a better window. Also might want to rethink your top idea. Had something very similar and it made maintenance a total PITA on the 180G I built to the point that I started procrastinating on it. Ultimately removed the top and went w/braces instead.