Anemone Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 hi all thinking of converting my current 3 ft freshwater to marine. tank is made of 6mm glass. with bracing at the top. (3 extra strips of glass for reinforcement. center strip being wider, about 5 inches. side bracing about 2inches) is it strong enough? jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Vinoth Posted October 11, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 11, 2004 IMO dont take the risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anemone Posted October 11, 2004 Author Share Posted October 11, 2004 hmm 8mm confirm can is it? would rather use the old tank tho. cut a bit of cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member piglet Posted October 11, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 11, 2004 thinking of converting my current 3 ft freshwater to marine. tank is made of 6mm glass. with bracing at the top. (3 extra strips of glass for reinforcement. center strip being wider, about 5 inches. side bracing about 2inches) bro Vinoth, 6mm , you are taking a big risk. save cost in tank but risk of a salt water "pool'' in your house.. 8mm for 3ft... what size is it? if it is 3ftx2ftx2ftor2.5ft ... stick to 10mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weileong Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 my 2ft cube already 10mm Actually wanted 12mm to be on the very safe side. The price for a new tank is not that much. Oh yes take care of the tank support too make sure it can hold the tank properly as later on when your tank is matured and you need to replace the tank means you need to tear the whole tank apart again. IMHO it is better to get everything right once and for all so you can enjoy the fruit of your labour rather than having to start all over again. Quote Weileong's 4ft tank Part I Weileong's 4ft tank Part II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anemone Posted October 11, 2004 Author Share Posted October 11, 2004 oh well. how much is a 2 feet cube (8mm)? and a 3 feet (8mm)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member piglet Posted October 11, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted October 11, 2004 Anemone, my 3ft 8mm fresh water tank cracked >7 six years ago. Real case!! My house became a salt water pool ! This year, i am back to my reef hobby again. Take my advice. In reef keeping , >> better - play safe. For a strong 4ft tank 12mm !! . Don't save $$ for tank and cabinet etc.Horrify to see your beloved coral and fish swimming on your floor.. !! My personal experience!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anemone Posted October 11, 2004 Author Share Posted October 11, 2004 hmm... k. planning a 2 feet cube. 10mm anybody knows a gd tank maker? not too expensive? life is hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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