question about glass tanks

[njackson]

Hi I found a cheap tank 120x50x50cm it is made from 8mm glass is it safe, most website use 10mm glass, thanks

 

[Squirtle919]

I know 120x45x45 are 8mm so its an extra 5cm.

hard to say. does it have thick bracing at least?

 

[HungDang]

it only need 8mm at the bottom, 10mm is when you have heavy decorations. The sides usually fine with 5mm as I see all the time. Just put a thick piece of styrofoam under the tank and it will help reduce the pressure on the bottom glass.

 

[njackson]

Here a picture http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=111020830623#

 

[Drstrangelove]

Hi I found a cheap tank 120x50x50cm it is made from 8mm glass is it safe, most website use 10mm glass, thanks

According to the glass calculator, 8mm is the correct thickness for a 2.5-3.2 safety factor. If you have any bracing it should be fine.