Tank build suggestions

RedAquariaBohol

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Hey guys, i'm Van from Bohol, Philippines and i recently had a customer order a monster tank 1m x 2m x 0.8m (LxWxH)
problems is what glass thickness would i use? will 1/2" thick be enough to hold the load, specially it has 2 holes drilled one 1" and one 2" on the middle part on the bottom and around 6inches from side pannel. please help
 

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Potamotrygon
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Most tanks that are 75cm high in the uk are made with 15mm glass, also with the length and width your talking about they come with a double base to try and stop any twisting. The base on my tank has a 10mm sheet cut to the outside dimensions and another 10mm siliconed to it cut to inside dimensions.
 
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I think you're gonna want at least 15mm. Not sure exactly what 0.8 m is in inches but if its over 30 inches height you may even need 19mm on the long panels.
 

RedAquariaBohol

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well guess im gonna cancel this order from my client, 1/2 " thick glass is all we have in every glass supplier in Bohol. better safe than sorry :) thanks
 
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