Is 120" long rimless possible?
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seattleguy
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Certainly it is possible. When I was at the public aquarium last week end I saw a 5 foot tall glass wall that was about 16 feet wide. The glass (not Plexi) was about 4 inches thick. I'll bet that with 1.5" glass it could be done. Yikes that would be heavy and expensive!
While I am quite new to the rimless stuff, I have just this week ordered my newest tank, a rimless, starphire x3 sides 90g from a LFS. What I found in ordering mine is that since the longest I could fit is 60", the tallest possible is 20".
I would think there is an aspect ratio tank builders (rimless, braceless) stick to whereby the longer the front panels are, it may limits the height in which tank builders will build to. Tank width may also be a factor.
I would think there is an aspect ratio tank builders (rimless, braceless) stick to whereby the longer the front panels are, it may limits the height in which tank builders will build to. Tank width may also be a factor.
EnglishRebel
Retired Rebel Reefer
I agree with Ed Reef. I have a 60" long with Eurobracing and the front and back are 5/8". I would think that 1-1/2" at the least for a 120 rimless. Best bet it to talk to a manufacturer (and make sure it's a reputable one that has built rimless for a while).
pclausen
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Well, I'm going for a really modern/stylish kind of look, with corners like these:
I'll talk to some tank builders to see what the limits are. I would be ok with a couple of sleek thin aluminum square rods that would "snap" onto the front and back glass top edges to prevent bowing. I suppose going thicker on the glass would be a possiblity as well.
I'm going to a look similar to this one, but without the metal bracing if possible and raised on a metal stand covered with tinted glass:
I'll talk to some tank builders to see what the limits are. I would be ok with a couple of sleek thin aluminum square rods that would "snap" onto the front and back glass top edges to prevent bowing. I suppose going thicker on the glass would be a possiblity as well.
I'm going to a look similar to this one, but without the metal bracing if possible and raised on a metal stand covered with tinted glass:
pclausen
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I spoke w/ A.G.E. and here are some interesting facts:
* 3/4" glass (starfire or regular) is the thickest stock available to them
* 130" is the max starfire lenght available
* 72" long = 30" max height rimless
* 96" long = 18" max height rimless
So it looks like I have to give up on the idea of a completely rimless design. They can do a 120" x 30" x 30" no problem as long I go with a stainless steel trim "cap" at the top.
Decisions, decisions...
* 3/4" glass (starfire or regular) is the thickest stock available to them
* 130" is the max starfire lenght available
* 72" long = 30" max height rimless
* 96" long = 18" max height rimless
So it looks like I have to give up on the idea of a completely rimless design. They can do a 120" x 30" x 30" no problem as long I go with a stainless steel trim "cap" at the top.
Decisions, decisions...
stunreefer
Reef Hugger
Damn... I saw this thread and were hoping they could do it for ya!
With that said, I have seen AGEs "steel cap" and for the size tank you're looknig into it would be of minimal inconveniance in regards to light interference and aesthetics.
With that said, I have seen AGEs "steel cap" and for the size tank you're looknig into it would be of minimal inconveniance in regards to light interference and aesthetics.
The corners on my rimless AGE are identical...
pclausen
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I think you guys are right. I spoke with John @ Kingfish (AGE dealer), and for a tank this size, it would be wrapped in 1 1/4" powdercoated black steel around the top and bottom. I agree that given the overall size, that trim would "disappear" when stepping back and taking in the whole tank.
stunreefer
Reef Hugger
do it... Do It... DO IT
:lol:
FWIW I ordered my tank through John too, and he's great to deal with :thumbsup:
:lol:
FWIW I ordered my tank through John too, and he's great to deal with :thumbsup:
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15228755#post15228755 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pclausen
Well, I'm going for a really modern/stylish kind of look, with corners like these:
I'll talk to some tank builders to see what the limits are. I would be ok with a couple of sleek thin aluminum square rods that would "snap" onto the front and back glass top edges to prevent bowing. I suppose going thicker on the glass would be a possiblity as well.
I'm going to a look similar to this one, but without the metal bracing if possible and raised on a metal stand covered with tinted glass:
Hey Peter do you have any other info on this large tank? It looks awesome.
Thanks,
Doug
leslie hempel
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wonder what thickness glass that was?
pclausen
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