Thinking of building a 233 gal tank..

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Thinking of building a 233 gal tank..
Well the everlasting house renos are coming to a stage of framing basement walls so this is where a decision gets made about size of future tank and size of tank room

So Im thinking a 233 gallon, 60"x30"x30".

External coast to coast overlow.

Im going to make it myself using good old glass

Still dont know what thickness to use. Probably 5/8" or 3/4 thick.

I plan on having eurobracing around top and bottom.

I wont be chinsing on the bracing because I want to run a wavebox in there (I hear they can weaken a tank) also I want to try and fabricate a surge system...

I have my old 75 gallon for a sump.

Now its time to shop for glass..

Many small details ahead. Please feel free to help me in this endeavour by adding suggestions.

This is going to be soo fun!!!

 

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Could anybody please give me advice on glass thickness?

Thanks.

 

[danskim]

If you're going to have eurobracing, then you probably only need 1/2" to 5/8", but of course thicker is safer.

3/4" thick plate glass is not too clear though. You can notice a green tint.

 

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Danskim thanks! I do plan on euro bracing. I guess I can get away with 5/8". Thats good. Makes it a bit cheaper. I was also thinking of putting low iron glass for front and sides? Still have to shop arround..