That Strong Glue Smell When You Buy a New Tank

[fishguy306]

Ok, so it is a tank that he built. Any warranty would come from his shop.

My opinion? Do not get water anywhere near that tank. 6 mm is no where near close enough to thick enough for that tank. With only the two middle braces you are in for some trouble. That should be at least 12 mm, maybe 14 for that long of a tank built in that style.

Once again, my opinion, but I would return that tank and find somewhere new to buy tanks from. Nothing wrong with buying tanks from stores that produce them themselves, but that seriously makes me nervous. If I were you, I'd return it and buy a big name brand tank. While there are still risks to leaks, it tends to be less likely. You'll also get a warranty.

 

[Taker]

I agree. I have been reading here and there and it is said 6mm is common for most tanks. However once the height and width is over 18 inches the glass must be thicker. But I have also read people on other forums saying it's better to be over 6mm to be on the safer side.

If I do fill this aquarium with water, how high should I go?

 

[Allan01230]

yes by all means spend the extra cash and get a big name brand, the money you save isn't worth the promblems of a broken tank. It even looks thin in the picture

 

[Taker]

Thank you for the reply. I'll get a better tank. But I can't do it immediately this has taken too much of time from my work.

So tell me, if I were to fill water in this not so good tank how high can the water be?

 

[Taker]

Here is a picture of the glass thickness as I was checking for any leakage. (The foam got wet earlier)

 

[Fat Homer]

^ I'm no expert, but that seems like quite a thick layer of foam to be placing under a tank no? Again, i'm not sure about this, but couldn't that amount of foam under the tank possibly cause problems with the tank changing shape etc, if it gets compressed un-evenly?

 

[Taker]

^ I'm no expert, but that seems like quite a thick layer of foam to be placing under a tank no? Again, i'm not sure about this, but couldn't that amount of foam under the tank possibly cause problems with the tank changing shape etc, if it gets compressed un-evenly?

Should I just keep one? I placed two so it wouldn't be too hard on it. To reduce the pressure of the weight.

 

[FMA4ME]

Boot the foam Taker! I really think that's what did you in the first time. You shouldn't need the foam for anything. It doesn't need the cushion, if it's there to level anything which it doesn't look like, there's already a problem.

 

[Oddball]

I'd ditch the styrofoam. It's density varies throughout the sheet. IF you want foam under the tank for leveling, use a foam yoga mat. They're less than a 1/2 inch thick but, will provide some fine leveling properties and thermal insulation for the tank. These mats are formed in a more unified method due to having to meet comfort requirements of the users. Trim the mat once the tank is filled. You'll be surprised at how much of the mat get's squeezed out.

 

[DIDYSIS]

My 120 and 75 sit on sturdy stands that have no foam or anything. One is steel 120 and one is wood 75, support around the entire tank on all sides and done. I mean it's a 120 you don't need to go crazy. Did the guy selling recommend foam? Why you using it?

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