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SputnikNYC
09/18/2015, 08:21 PM
Yesterday I ordered some 3/8 glass panels form my upcoming 30x30x16 rimless build, just wanna see how far 3/8 glass can go...

Lets see em :)

Post your tank dimensions

mfinn
09/19/2015, 03:08 PM
I made this tank with 3/8" glass. It's 30" x 20" x 20"
It's about 5 years old.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/6/tankwithclamps1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/06tankwithclamps1j)



http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/4/watertestinthehouse2.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/04watertestinthehouse2j)


Last week.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/673/Aqonul.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/ipAqonulj)

SputnikNYC
09/19/2015, 04:29 PM
Nice tank :)

Did you use double silicon seam (structural and secondary) or single?

http://i.imgur.com/ROdmb51.gif

mfinn
09/19/2015, 04:34 PM
I used spacers. But pretty thin ones.

SputnikNYC
09/19/2015, 05:09 PM
I used spacers. But pretty thin ones.

What do you mean spacers?

mfinn
09/19/2015, 05:53 PM
What do you mean spacers?
To hold the pieces of glass apart, so I could get a even layer of sealant between them.