12mm glass for 5x2x2 eurobrace tank, safe?

fuxing1985 · 10/26/2015, 08:14 AM

Thinking about buying one of those tanks sold by Scaquariums. 5x2x2, all panel 12mm glass, eurobraced. Is it safe enough? I do not want to worry about when it will explode when I look at it at home in the future.

Thanks.

soulpatch · 10/26/2015, 10:33 AM

That is 1/2 inch glass which many use for around that size of tank since it has the eurobracing. If you wanted to go straight rimless then it is recommended that you either lower the height to around 22 inches with that footprint OR step up to thicker glass in the 3/4 inch range.

I had two other builders who were going to go 1/2" glass for my 48x24x22 tank projects when I was going for completly rimless look. Adding the eurobrace gives a lot of strength to these tanks so worry not.

And to show how confident I am, I too am ordering the 150 today from SC

ReefWreak · 10/26/2015, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by soulpatch

And to show how confident I am, I too am ordering the 150 today from SC

It's on the record!

SausageArm · 10/26/2015, 11:25 AM

My previous tank was 5'x2'x2', eurobraced with a central brace, made with 10mm (approx 3/8") glass, I had it for 8 years before selling it on, I'd not worry at all about your tank being made in 1/2" glass.

soulpatch · 10/26/2015, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefWreak

It's on the record!

HA HA You stalking me bro??? I will screen shot the charge on my credit card to prove it to you this week after I place the order tonight...

ReefWreak · 10/26/2015, 01:37 PM

No, you and I are just clicking "Get New" all day long

soulpatch · 10/26/2015, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ReefWreak

No, you and I are just clicking "Get New" all day long

Gotta pass the workday some way

ReefWreak · 10/26/2015, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by soulpatch

Gotta pass the workday some way

"workday"

soulpatch · 10/26/2015, 01:51 PM

Meh I write code and need to have it run for my analysis so I spend the downtime on here.

Last job I had minions which gave me more time to surf my motorcycle forums and such... Kind of miss that job in a while.

fuxing1985 · 10/27/2015, 12:23 PM

Thanks, guys. I think I am more confident now. Is 12mm non-tempered glass fine for the bottom?

10/26/2015, 08:14 AM	#1
fuxing1985 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 2	12mm glass for 5x2x2 eurobrace tank, safe? Thinking about buying one of those tanks sold by Scaquariums. 5x2x2, all panel 12mm glass, eurobraced. Is it safe enough? I do not want to worry about when it will explode when I look at it at home in the future. Thanks.

10/26/2015, 10:33 AM	#2
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	That is 1/2 inch glass which many use for around that size of tank since it has the eurobracing. If you wanted to go straight rimless then it is recommended that you either lower the height to around 22 inches with that footprint OR step up to thicker glass in the 3/4 inch range. I had two other builders who were going to go 1/2" glass for my 48x24x22 tank projects when I was going for completly rimless look. Adding the eurobrace gives a lot of strength to these tanks so worry not. And to show how confident I am, I too am ordering the 150 today from SC __________________ 150 SC tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550948 Some have bar tabs. I have a coral tab at my LFS. Life goals.

10/26/2015, 01:51 PM	#9
soulpatch Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 4,017	Meh I write code and need to have it run for my analysis so I spend the downtime on here. Last job I had minions which gave me more time to surf my motorcycle forums and such... Kind of miss that job in a while. __________________ 150 SC tank build: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2550948 Some have bar tabs. I have a coral tab at my LFS. Life goals.

10/26/2015, 11:25 AM	#4
SausageArm Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 38	My previous tank was 5'x2'x2', eurobraced with a central brace, made with 10mm (approx 3/8") glass, I had it for 8 years before selling it on, I'd not worry at all about your tank being made in 1/2" glass.

10/26/2015, 01:37 PM	#6
ReefWreak Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Astoria, NYC Posts: 10,159	No, you and I are just clicking "Get New" all day long

10/27/2015, 12:23 PM	#10
fuxing1985 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 2	Thanks, guys. I think I am more confident now. Is 12mm non-tempered glass fine for the bottom?