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12/03/2018, 03:33 AM | #1 |
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Building 8' tank
Is 2 sandwiched pieces of 3/8 glass equal the same strength as a single piece of 3/4" glass?
Wondering because I was all set to build an 8' x 3' tank with 18" sides for an oversized refugium, but after having the bottom pane set and the sides ready to go. Changed my mind. (went 3/8 because there would only have been maybe 12-16" of water and would have baffles connecting everything) Now, I am going to get taller sides out of 3/4" x 30" for fish only (few large angels...not a fan of a ton of fish in a tank. The 750 has no more than 20 fish, with only 3 being on the larger size, in it and it looks just right to me). Would rather just get a second 3/8 bottom pane and silicone that to the one that is already in place and get new 3/4" sides. |
12/03/2018, 11:53 AM | #2 |
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if you actually properly laminate 3/8 then it's actually stronger I believe, however simply putting two pieces of glass against each other isn't.
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12/03/2018, 12:16 PM | #3 |
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FWIW 3/8 falls within an acceptable safety factor for that size I believe.
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12/04/2018, 11:13 AM | #4 |
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I'd love to see this tank when you are done. I'm in Plymouth. You?
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12/04/2018, 09:17 PM | #5 |
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Hudsonville. If you're ever in the GR area and have some time to kill, your welcome to shoot me a text and swing by. 616-308-1561
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12/05/2018, 07:47 AM | #6 |
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Sounds good, thanks!
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