Cgy_Betta_Guy

Double post. Thanks for the opinions guys. Main concern is light transmission through the glass since its a planted tank.

Good to know that the light wont be visibly affected by the glass at these lower thicknesses. There is no bracing on the center of the tank and i dont plan on putting any on. I am getting plastic glass hangers that hook over the glass to support the lids but wont have them on the front viewable side which is the 6 inch piece if i can avoid it for esthetics. And i had planned on putting short blocks to raise light up off the glass.

I have decided to do away with my stock canopy and upgrade my lighting on my planted tanks and i will be getting glass lids made. My lighting will be a 2x54w t5ho. I need lids in winter because its so dry here that i am having to top up my tank every couple days as i am losing water at a rate of about a gallon a day. The lid will be made of 2 pieces and will not be hinged so the 2 will basically butt up against each other supported on the ends. My question is what glass thickness would be suitable for a length spanning 47 inches x 6 inches wide the other will be. 47 x 9.25 inches. Should i go with 5mm glass and will that affect the light getting through the glass? Would 4mm be sufficient and not sag in the middle? What do you think?

Nice scape... Will look great after the DHG fills in.

Awesome! I thought they were pumpkins at first.

cool... makes me wanna break out my camera again.

Welcome!

Awesome write up! I kinda shudder to think how much cha ching!! you and Ron have spent on all your shrimp stock... lol

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome to the forum!

Great posts... I might have to make some changes to my shrimp tanks... lol

Looks good... will be interesting to see if your dividers do actually keep the plants separated.

looks really good... I like the simplicity. Very nice DIY tank.

I think the Krazy glue tends to turn pretty white under water so apply enough that its not too big a glob or can be hidden under roots etc.

Hey! Welcome to the forum! Show off your tanks with some pics!!

Looks really nice...! I might have to move to corals someday because you are making me jealous.

That is gonna look pretty neat!

Welcome aboard! PICS PICS PICS!!!

Welcome to the forum!

Hey. Welcome to the forum. Glad you made it.!

Welcome to the forum

Nice to meet you! Welcome to the forum!

Hey. Welcome to the forum!

and just a note on that Fluval light... if you buy it I think you are stuck picking up their proprietary replacement bulbs as they changed the shape of it enough so that a normal replacement wont fit into the fixture.

Tempting to give that lace plant another try. Never seemed to grow for me.