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100 gallon glass build


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    voltz7320 - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Default 100 gallon glass build

    I'm finally going to try and build my first rimless glass setup. I want it to be about 4ft long and 24in tall. I've built a couple tanks before but none that were anywhere near that big. I was looking for some advice on what thickness glass to use or any other tips or tricks that would help. I am mainly looking for a larger footprint. If you have built a tank like this and would have done something different I would like to know. Thanks

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    tazzy695 - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    I actualy just got done rebuilding a 90g tank
    foot print 48x18x24

    glass thickness is 1/2" I used black silicone on mine

    biggest thing to remember is when you build it have your tape ready to hold the panels up and that your work table is large enough to hold it all

    also don't try and move it once you put it together for at least a day or two as to make sure the silicone has a chance to fully cure

    do your panel edges let them all cure good then go through and do at least a 1/2" wide bead down all corners smooth quickly so that it tapers out evenly to both sides the bigger the seam the stronger it will be but if you go to big the silicone will not cure

    bout all the tips i can give for now if you Google tank building you will find a lot of info and probably a calculator that will give you the dimensions for your panels and glass thickness
    I have been reefing from 08-2007 till 5-2011

    reef tanks are like wifes you have to give them some attention every now and then

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