Glass thickness

capester · #1 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 06:27 PM

Hi guys I'm after a big tank 7.5 feet x 24"(h) x30"(w). I have had a good quote in 10mm glass. Is this safe or should it be thicker? Thanks

ratking · #2 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 06:43 PM

whats it for mate 10 mm seems a bit overkill

cam cap · #3 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 06:50 PM

10mm should be ok because your only going 24" in height any higher then yes but 12mm would prob be better

capester · #4 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 08:09 PM

Its for fish/ turtle. I have a 5x2x2 at the mo and that's 10mm and seems very sturdy. it's a difference of almost 300 quid between 10 and 12mm! Not sure what to do.....

Caz · #5 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 08:15 PM

A 5/2/2 should be 10mm over 24" in depth must be 12mm

capester · #6 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 08:35 PM

It seems to be on the cusp. It won't be deeper than 24" and no more than 30" wide, so should be ok.......

Caz · #7 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 08:49 PM

It'll be fine it's the height that determines the glass thickness. Over 24" = 12mm.

capester · #8 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 12:13 AM

you've convinced me, on your head be it! Just joking, your avatar is quite menacing! Cheers

Caz · #9 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 01:26 AM

I've got a 72/30/24 in 10mm. No problems. Just make sure it's built by a good tank builder like nd or Windsor aq.

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