silicone and glass thickness

[yiapas]

hello,
i want to know the right thickness of the glasses for a breeding tank to be safe enough
length 24''
depth 18''
high 18''

and if you have any suggestion about a good silicone that i can find at stores like homedepot or lowes

thanks:)

[DiscusLoverJeff]

Most tanks that size are 3/16, 1/4, to 3/8 thickness depends if its a custom build. What you are describing is close enough to a 29 gallon high tank.

The silicone is GE silicone I at home depot.

[Skip]

your probably better off buying a used tank from craigslist.. too much trouble.. imho

[yiapas]

Most tanks that size are 3/16, 1/4, to 3/8 thickness depends if its a custom build. What you are describing is close enough to a 29 gallon high tank.

The silicone is GE silicone I at home depot.thanks probably, GE II is the silicone that harm fish...but i read yesterday this (http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?54908-SiliconE-warning) and i want to make sure that GE I, doesnt have problem
thanks about the thickness information too :)


your probably better off buying a used tank from craigslist.. too much trouble.. imho
i search craiglist but i couldnt find a tank close to these dimensions but thank you anyway :)

[roundfishross]

John,

did you try petco they were running a 1$ a gallon sale......it may be over now though

[roundfishross]

also here is a link to real aquarium silicone

http://www.glasscages.com/?sAction=ViewCat&lCatID=40

[Skip]

if the op really wants that size.. get a custom from glasscages or somewhere else..

it might be cheaper in the long run and time wise..

[yiapas]

thank you all

i already bought glasses and silicon GE I clear
all the project(glasses and 2 cart. silicon) cost me 90$
so, its ok but cause i will need one more in the same dimensions i will try petco as Leo told me
:)

thank you warlock i will have that in mind in the future about my big discus tank ;)

[rubinsteinnyc]

where did u buy your glass?

[yiapas]

where did u buy your glass?
in a glass store near to my neighborhood brooklyn

[DiscusLoverJeff]

I am anxious to see your results as you progress with your build. Possibly some pictures and how you joined all your pieces?

[TURQ64]

Petco still has the sale on in some areas until end of Oct.

[jeff@zina.com]

First, 1/4" glass. Second, you want Momentive RTV 103 or 108 (Clear or Black) as your silicone adhesive. The Momentive RTV is an adhesive, not a sealer/caulk. And of course, it's close to a standard tank, buy, don't build.

Jeff

[Stag]

Agree with Warlock, Unless you really need a specific size, buy a used one or "dollar per gallon" sale tank.

[yiapas]

Thank you all for your advice guys. i already ask some petco's stores and i cant find yet the 40 gals tank

I am anxious to see your results as you progress with your build. Possibly some pictures and how you joined all your pieces?
i will upload pics when all will be set up and my new fish will arrive from Ohio central discus :)
i already order some of these (http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?91189-OCTOBER-2011-YANG-SHIPMENT) beauties :)