Euro Bracing

KrazyKuch · #1 03-20-2006, 10:13 PM

Okay I have a question for all you DIY'ers out their....What size should I make my EuroBrace on my new 230 Gal Tank???

Psyire · #2 03-20-2006, 10:40 PM

What are the tank dimensions?

rusty · #3 03-20-2006, 11:48 PM

On a six foot tank I would thing 2.5 to 3 inches of 3/8 or 1/2 inch glass would be enough. Now don't forget I base that on no real knowledge just my own experience in building the tanks I have.

Tarolisol · #4 03-21-2006, 12:19 AM

I have a 230g and mine is 1/2" glass and about 3in wide.

Buccaneer · #5 03-21-2006, 12:33 AM

That tank still holding together Sean ?

Tarolisol · #6 03-21-2006, 08:36 AM

Yep still going good, With all the silicone we used its silliconed to everything even the stand theres no way it will ever let go.

KrazyKuch · #7 03-21-2006, 10:56 PM

Great Thanx guys!

Paverdude · #8 04-07-2006, 02:23 AM

KrazyKuch
i'm looking at making a 230 too are you puting the sides on the bottom or the bottom inside the sides?

smellsfishy · #9 04-07-2006, 02:35 AM

1/2 inch and 3inch wide. with 1/2 inch you can run the water level inbetween the thickness of the glass and never worry about etching a water line, and if the contact side against the front side isn't polished the glass will be slightly of perpendicular. do your arms a favor get the glass polished or at least well sanded.