glass thickness

[deds]

im building a new tank its 60"x40"x24". i know 1/2" glass is ok for the side panels, what about the bottom? is 1/2" okay or should i go with 5/8" glass?
price different between 1/2" and 5/8" is quite significant and how wide i can go max with 1/2" glass?

it will be a bare bottom tank with driftwood only or maybe i will put some tiles on bottom.

thanks for the advice.

 

[ashokakirti]

Yes, I think for small tank even 10mm glass is enough

 

[Pharaoh]

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3648337&postcount=2

1/2" would work perfectly for that tank. The width doesn't pose much of a concern, it is the height vs length that determines the thickness for the most part.

 

[deds]

i did check with those calculators, but i read through others tank setup i found some go with 5/8" base for 3' wide tank. i just want to make sure if it's safe. thanks

 

[Pharaoh]

The 1/2" gives you a safety factor of 3.8, which is pretty good. You should be fine.

 

[deds]

thank you.

btw, merry xmas ...

 

[Pharaoh]

Same to you! Enjoy the Holiday.