How thick glass??????? for a 90X36X30

[thesaent14]

how tick the glass will i have to be,

to make my 90L 36W 30h tank any input , i am getting a grate deal on some low iron glass for my new tank and the glass thickness is 1/2 will this do

 

[nyvp]

manny mine is 1/2 sides 3/4 bottom but you need good bracing. I would go 3/4 because this is your first glass tank build

 

[thesaent14]

lol i was going to call you tomorrow joe to ask you the same Q??

i am building my with 3/4 bottom and 1/2 sides but just want to be sure about that because like you say is my first big tank build

 

[thesaent14]

what is the foot print of your tank joe

 

[nyvp]

120x36x30
come by and see the bracing if you want

 

[mflamb]

My 390, 96x31x30 is 3/4 bottom and 1/2 sides, with lots of 1/2 bracing.

 

[thesaent14]

i guest i can get away with my project

lol funny Joe i have being your house lots of times and never pass through my head to see the bracing

now how about if i just make one big brace out 3/4 acrylic routing all around to put the glass in a grove

 

[nyvp]

I know they make those new pvc bases but have no idea how it works or what bonding /silicone agent they use.Maybe speak to jeff at coral reef farm maybe he knows what to do.