Glass thickness for true rimless 36x24x24?

[Tobias9413]

Is there somewhere I can find the thickness to make a completely rimless tank held by silicone? I have .5” glass and was wondering if it’ll be enough for rimless without the need for any bracing. Thanks!

 

[andrewkw]

I'm not a tank builder but out of curiosity I checked my perfecto 36x24x24 which is eurobraced. The front is 1/2 and the sides / back are 3/8th. I didn't check the bottom.

 

[Kershaw]

My 48x30x20. It was only 3/8. It was a true rimless. If i was making one I would use 1/2

 

[DCR]

The 1/2" will be fine without any bracing for that size tank.

 

[Mandelstam]

1/2" gives you a safety factor of 5 which is ok for a rimless tank.

 

[Kershaw]

Maybe consider 36x30x20. Shallower tank less pressure on glass

 

[Aquamannytv]

I just talk to my friend Felix @ reef savvy and told him the dimensions for the tank I want 48L X 28W X 24H he told me if I wanted I can go 20H and he will make it with 1/2 and it will hold if I go 24 to go with 3/4

 

[Kershaw]

I loved my tank being 20h allot easier to work on and looks better in my opinion

 

[Tobias9413]

Maybe consider 36x30x20. Shallower tank less pressure on glass

I have 5 sheets of glass already. Three are 24x72 and two are 23x24. So it can’t make it deeper than 24 inches.

 

[Tobias9413]

I loved my tank being 20h allot easier to work on and looks better in my opinion

I have sheets that are 24” tall so i think it would be hard to take 4” off if they are 72x24 and .5” thick