Bracing an aquarium

[armin.kerstholt]

Hi everyone, I'm about to build a 220 gallon reef. The glass I use is 10 mm toughend glass. My question is, do I need to brace my aquarium, as toughend glass is much stronger than standard glass ?

 

[Reefing Madness]

Toughened glass is 5 times stronger than normal glass, I'd say 10mm is probably a good number. The only difference in the glass is, that toughened glass if it fails, it completely fails. Normal tank glass will at least just leak and completely blow out.

 

[armin.kerstholt]

Thanks, yes I know it might not be the right choice, but this is the glass I need to work with. But will I need to brace it top and/or bottom ? Dimensions are 2.00 mtr x 0.70 x 0.70

 

[FL_Reefer]

Where are you located? Let me save you the hassle, I have a 220 for sale, lol

 

[Reefing Madness]

Yes, I'd go top and bottom with the brace. Euro style would be best.

 

[armin.kerstholt]

I'm located in Portugal,

 

[armin.kerstholt]

Ok thanks, now I need to figure out how to fix my filter connections. I think my braces will have be about 5 cm

 

[FL_Reefer]

I'm located in Portugal,

Lol, I'm in FL.

 

[armin.kerstholt]

How much would you ask for your 220 ?

 

[FL_Reefer]

I'm asking $800 for the tank and stand