AndyL Posted September 17, 2004 Report Share Posted September 17, 2004 Hey folks, I'm probably going to order some starphire this week for my next tank (reward for quitting smoking). Got a couple questions, since I want this tank to look good - completely opposite of what I've built so far First off, for an 8x8x10" tank (2.77g), what size glass can I get away with? Most of my charts don't bother dealing with tanks under 2'. I was thinking 3mm - but I'm second guessing myself - 4mm might be more appropriate due to the extra height of the tanks. I also want rimless / braceless - so should I step up to 5mm? I'd rather avoid trial and error with this tank - its getting built out of starphire, which isn't cheap. Second question, should I design in room for silicone space? I'll have 2 sides ordered at 203mm, should the other side be ordered at 197 (assuming 3mm thickness) or should I order 196 to allow some space for silicone? Tnx, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cichlid88 Posted September 19, 2004 Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 3mm is certainly thick enough for a small tank like that but why sooooo small, I've always found that the larger the tank the better. It usually makes for a much more stable system, what are you keeping in this tank?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyL Posted September 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2004 Ah, bigs overrated... I have much more fun with the <10g tanks anyway. What would be kept in there - not sure yet, probably scarlet badis badis if I can ever get my hands on one. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted September 20, 2004 Report Share Posted September 20, 2004 Andy - go with 4mil. to 5 mil. glass. Common size, also know as window sheet glass. The end and bottom glass have to be smaller by the thickness of the glass surrounding them. starphire - trade name for the new glass being manufactured. low lead content. MPE - use the common 4.5 / 5 mil. thickness. Glass is cheap. It is the labour that cost the money. BTW - the cost of glass has increased. Energy cost's. ex: 3/8" and the 1/2" thick glass. The cost of a tank >> 25% more. $$.$$ Order your's today. tomorrow you may not be able to afford it!!/. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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