60x32x20 rimless 1/2" glass safe?

[snaza]

hey,

my local aquarium builder says 1/2" glass will be fine for my 60x32x20 starphire rimless. will it be ok?

thanks

[mypepper]

Personally, I wouldn't trust 1/2" rimless. The only reason I'm saying this, is that I called Deep Sea Aquatics last week, and asked about their EVO 180.

They use 3/4" glass on their 180, due to the pressure that is put on the glass, plus you have more surface area to bond the seams to.

You'll have a less chance of a leak or blow out.

Randy

[snaza]

i'm worried. I guess is should ask how much for 3/4 or eurobrace

[v1...rotate]

Hi Snaza

+1 on 3/4" glass. It will cost a lot more too :(
Rimless is the way to go though

I am very careful with my tank and feel I pushed the limits.
Rimless 66"x26"x22" 3/4" thickness glass

[drainbamage101]

you could run the calcs if you wanted, you'd just need to find the strength value of glass I guess.

FWIW, I used to work with reps from a semi-big tank builder in LA, and when I would ask about how such and such tank didn't need thicker glass, they'd say that the height is all that matters. And I do know that's a true statement in general (thanks ironically to calculus class,) and specifically considering your tank is only 20" tall, though i don't know definitively, I'm not surprised they find it sufficient.

Though if you'll never be at peace of mind with the 1/2", there's your answer right there.

[Whisperer]

Although I am not worried about the 1/2 inch thickness in terms of PSI because your tank will only be 20 inches, my concern is the length may bow on the sides.

[mypepper]

If you have liquid income in your budget, then go with 1" starphire for the safety factor.

I would imagine it would more then double the price.

Randy