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Posted by Chris Gentry on March 19, 2005, 7:55 pm
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> I am going to fabricate a new tank for my black grouper.
>
> I was thinking if I split a 4x8 into two halves, it will make the
> sides. Split another for the bottom and small sides.
> I am going to drill it, then have it tempered.
> My question is, what thickness of glass should I use?
>
> I plan to fabricate top and bottom "trays" from angle iron, and
> possibly up the four sides all welded together. I could also attach
> bands across the top to help take the load off.
>
> Will 3/8's work. :)
>
> I'm also curious how to calculate how many gallons this monster will
> hold so I know if my slab will support it. haha
>
> Thanks for any advice.
According to the glass thickness calculator
http://saltaquarium.about.com/cs/aquariumdiy/l/blcustomtank.htm
The minimum you should use is 9mm or just under 3/8 of an inch for a 2' X 2'
X 8' tank. So a direct answer would be "yes" 3/8" would work.
However, I'm paranoid and couldn't settle for less than 1/2" on my own tank
if I was building one that size.
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>
> I was thinking if I split a 4x8 into two halves, it will make the
> sides. Split another for the bottom and small sides.
> I am going to drill it, then have it tempered.
> My question is, what thickness of glass should I use?
>
> I plan to fabricate top and bottom "trays" from angle iron, and
> possibly up the four sides all welded together. I could also attach
> bands across the top to help take the load off.
>
> Will 3/8's work. :)
>
> I'm also curious how to calculate how many gallons this monster will
> hold so I know if my slab will support it. haha
>
> Thanks for any advice.