what can i do with 5mm glass??

[rastaangel]

You can build alot outta 5mm if you build it correctly.
I build 90g outta 6mm salvage all the time, you just have to brace and cleat it properly

[sphelps]

with the 2' x 2' base I'd say 20" tall with a decent euro brace is fine but probably as big as you'd want to go. It's not really the seams you have to worry about or the tank holding together. If the glass is too thin it will bow/budge causing distortion which can be really annoying.

[tim the toolman]

Originally Posted by sphelps

with the 2' x 2' base I'd say 20" tall with a decent euro brace is fine but probably as big as you'd want to go. It's not really the seams you have to worry about or the tank holding together. If the glass is too thin it will bow/budge causing distortion which can be really annoying.

+1
Euro brace and inside brace the bottom and you should be fine. I have seen a 55g fresh water system of 5mm and it was like 5 years old. Just don't cheap out on the silicone as the sandwich joint between your edges will not be very thick. Also I would run your long sides about 3mm past the edges of your short sides so you can create a double joint and seal the inside corner as well as the outside corner.

[reefermadness]

5mm? Are you sure its not 6mm/1/4"?

[Reef Puffer]

Originally Posted by reefermadness

5mm? Are you sure its not 6mm/1/4"?

maybe 6mm, looks like 3/16"? i should b wearing glasses tho.....

[Reef Puffer]

i do have two 4' sheets that look to be 6mm/1/4" (barely thinner if u ask me) but are only 14"h and in pretty rough shape if i need to use those somewhere?
i just dont have access to a larger tank in my area, cant afford to get to calgary/vancouver for one without a payment plan, and i have lots of glass. my id sharks just need a bigger tank! i am still in need of a 90g or so for a nice reef DT tho if any one can help....

[bignose]

5mm=3/16"

[paddyob]

Originally Posted by reefermadness

5mm? Are you sure its not 6mm/1/4"?

+1. It could be 3/16" though.

[Lampshade]

check out this link:
http://www.theaquatools.com/building-your-aquarium

you can change your safety index to whatever you feel is "safe". IF it's tempered you can usually go a little thinner than non tempered, as you see with most store bought tanks.

[Reef Puffer]

Originally Posted by Lampshade

check out this link:
http://www.theaquatools.com/building-your-aquarium

you can change your safety index to whatever you feel is "safe". IF it's tempered you can usually go a little thinner than non tempered, as you see with most store bought tanks.

thanx. thats the link i put in my very first post.....