The key is to be prepared ... The edges of the glass have to be clean ( no oils from your skin ) so vinegar and water will do to clean them.
I use duct tape to hold it all together for the first 48 hrs ... 2 strips per corner ... best to have a friend to help put the sides in place.
place bottom glass on perfectly level surface ( use a carpenters level to be sure ) ... silicone the back edge and one side edge ... place back and side securely as quickly as possible ... you dont want air bubbles in the silicone so getting the pieces of glass together quickly is important so the silicone does not start to " skin " before you have it set ... then secure the other side and finally the front ... 4 large clamps on either end at this point ( top and bottom ) would help secure the tank for curing ... they are not a necessity but handy if you have them available.
after it has cured for 24 hrs then you can caulk the inside edges with silicone ... I prefer to use GE 1200 but any clear 100% silicone will work ( except for those with the antimildew agents )
If you plan to eurobrace then do that after the tank is complete
I have built up to 240G tanks this way and 330G with wood/fiberglass method
PS ... I am looking for a good deal on 3/4" glass ... can you hook me up with a deal ?
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