new tank, glass thickness?

[krustylloyd]

I have been looking around for a tank as im going to set up a nano tank. I have been keeping tropical fish for many years now. My question is glass thickness. Would this tank dimensions and glass thickness be ok for a nano setup?
Tank size (W x D x H): 25” (64cm) x 16” (41cm) x 26” (65cm)

Stand Size (W x D x H): 25” (64cm) x 16” (41cm) x 26” (65cm)

Total Height with stand: 52” (130cm)

Glass thickness: 6mm

Thanks for your help.

 

[reing7299]

Is it a custom tank? or is it a store bought all glass or something of the like?

 

[krustylloyd]

It is not a custom tank, its a bow front tank :One piece of curved glass forms the front and sides of tank unit, providing 180 degree uninterrupted panoramic view
I know someone that has one im just not sure if it will be ok for marine.

 

[Ritsuko N]

This tank will be 45 gallons in capacity and according to calculator at GARF will require 1/2 inch glass. Looking at the figures this is most likely due to the 26 inch hight. Lower the hight of the tank and its likely you can drop down to thinner glass. I have built a number of tanks and numerous sumps using the calculater and all have turned out well and and not had any leaks, cracks or seam failures.

 

[krustylloyd]

The tank Holds approx. 105 litres / 23 uk gallons water does this help more

 

[TimSchmidt]

Double check dimensions of the tank? The first post seems to state otherwise. If those measurements are correct then I would definitely agree with Ritsuko N.

 

[krustylloyd]

Here is a link to the website : http://www.aquagiant.com/product_info.p ... nj8j8ud9u6

it states that its 30g i will be changing all the filter and lighting equipment. I just want to make sure that it will be fine. Thanks again
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[reefman23]

If it is sold by a company like that then it should be fine. I was under the impression that you were building this yourself.

Jesse

 

[Ritsuko N]

same here....but after seeing the link obviously being a factory built tank your good to go. You didnt indicate that it was a bow front style aquarium which means its not 15 inches front to back at anyplace other than the middle which would serious effect the calculations which are for a rectangular tank.

 

[reefman23]

It is not a custom tank, its a bow front tank :One piece of curved glass forms the front and sides of tank unit, providing 180 degree uninterrupted panoramic view

You didnt indicate that it was a bow front style aquarium

LOL...

Jesse