Glass side and base thickness for 40" Cube?

[Stone Like Fish]

Hey guys!

Gunna do my first ever fish tank build! A 40" Cube! (Though i am debating on maybe going to 48").

What thicknesses will i need for the sides and base of these tank sizes? Will it be the same for both?

Will be all glass.

Also! What silicone? Some guy i saw just used "Door and Window Silicone"?

Cheers!
Troy.

PS: At the moment it's a daydream that i want to make a reality.

 

[Homer Siped]

40x40x40 the glass will have to be thick 3/4" by this calculator, someone who knows more will chime in.
http://www.bayoureefkeeping.com/pages/DIYGlassAquarium/
from what I understand its the height of the water that determines glass thickness. a totally cubed tank would be pretty cool

 

[Stone Like Fish]

Interesting, that calculator uses a safety factor of 3.8, another I found says 2.5. Confusing when there doesn't appear to be a set standard!

Thanks for the help, see if anyone chimes in with a safety factor recommendation.

 

[millerkid519]

1/2 is fine with euro brace and use scs 1200

 

[millerkid519]

Wow wait a minute.. I have read your post properly and 3/4 euro brace minimum you will be OK not 1/2

 

[Homer Siped]

I agree with millerkid, 1/2" is not thick enough, well not for my house anyways. Most of what I have read say 24" deep MAX for 1/2", but as you mentioned, depending on calculator used.

 

[Stone Like Fish]

If only there were standards, hey?

I'll go 3/4". Apparently SCS 1200 is tricky to find here. Will have a look in the city on Saterday.

Cheers.