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fuxing1985
10/26/2015, 08:14 AM
Thinking about buying one of those tanks sold by Scaquariums. 5x2x2, all panel 12mm glass, eurobraced. Is it safe enough? I do not want to worry about when it will explode when I look at it at home in the future.

Thanks.

soulpatch
10/26/2015, 10:33 AM
That is 1/2 inch glass which many use for around that size of tank since it has the eurobracing. If you wanted to go straight rimless then it is recommended that you either lower the height to around 22 inches with that footprint OR step up to thicker glass in the 3/4 inch range.

I had two other builders who were going to go 1/2" glass for my 48x24x22 tank projects when I was going for completly rimless look. Adding the eurobrace gives a lot of strength to these tanks so worry not.

And to show how confident I am, I too am ordering the 150 today from SC

ReefWreak
10/26/2015, 10:39 AM
And to show how confident I am, I too am ordering the 150 today from SC

It's on the record!

SausageArm
10/26/2015, 11:25 AM
My previous tank was 5'x2'x2', eurobraced with a central brace, made with 10mm (approx 3/8") glass, I had it for 8 years before selling it on, I'd not worry at all about your tank being made in 1/2" glass.

soulpatch
10/26/2015, 01:14 PM
It's on the record!

HA HA You stalking me bro??? I will screen shot the charge on my credit card to prove it to you this week after I place the order tonight...

ReefWreak
10/26/2015, 01:37 PM
No, you and I are just clicking "Get New" all day long :p

soulpatch
10/26/2015, 01:37 PM
No, you and I are just clicking "Get New" all day long :p

Gotta pass the workday some way

ReefWreak
10/26/2015, 01:39 PM
Gotta pass the workday some way

"workday"

soulpatch
10/26/2015, 01:51 PM
Meh I write code and need to have it run for my analysis so I spend the downtime on here.

Last job I had minions which gave me more time to surf my motorcycle forums and such... Kind of miss that job in a while.

fuxing1985
10/27/2015, 12:23 PM
Thanks, guys. I think I am more confident now. Is 12mm non-tempered glass fine for the bottom?