Float glass vs tempered glass

[pkg50]

Already having a 120 g tank made out of float glass for last 3 years....
The glass is full of scratches and is very disturbing....
Planning to build a fresh 220 g tank out 12 mm tempered/toughened glass to avoid the scratches will come in due course of time due to regular maintenance....

Is it advisable to use tempered glass??????

 

[BaliReefBox]

i dont see a issue as long as all the holes are in place prior to the tempering...cause no holes after as far a i know

 

[Guy317]

Only thing besides can’t drill it is. It doesn’t crack it just shatters if it’s hit hard enough

 

[BZOFIQ]

Only thing besides can’t drill it is. It doesn’t crack it just shatters if it’s hit hard enough

Problem is tempered glass shatters without warning if striked on the edge. My last tank manufacturer who builds mostly rimles and eurobraced tanks steered me away from it.

Over the years I've seen PLENTY of tanks with chip of glass missing from the edge of the tank - I always think what could have been if that glass was tempered - BOOM!

 

[BZOFIQ]

The glass is full of scratches and is very disturbing....

Is it advisable to use tempered glass??????

Over the years I've had plenty of tables in my apartment/house made from tempered glass - they all had/have scratches. Tempered glass didnt stop that from happening.

 

[Celestion]

The plates of tuffend glass can be thinner ( not good for seal strength ) , this is why sometimes it's only the floor of the aquarium , in general redsea and waterbox are not using it , very heavy low iron float is common

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Problem is tempered glass shatters without warning if striked on the edge.

I did that to a car window years ago just trying (too hard apparently) to push it down when it was stuck. lol

 

[BZOFIQ]

I did that to a car window years ago just trying (too hard apparently) to push it down when it was stuck. lol

I would have loved to see the expression on your face when it just suddenly went poof. :)

 

[tedgillispie]

Tempered glass can be a good choice for larger tanks, especially if you're worried about scratches. It's much stronger than regular float glass and can handle the pressure better, which makes it a safer option for bigger setups. However, one thing to keep in mind is that tempered glass can be harder to cut or modify if you need any changes down the line, as it shatters when it's cut.If scratches are a huge concern for you, another option worth considering is using grey tinted glass. It can help reduce the appearance of scratches and imperfections, giving your tank a cleaner look over time.