1st Build Custom Tank... thoughts

[Janglin Jack]

Hey guys so I'm new to the scene and I was thinking about building the actual tank itself along with the stand and was wondering if anyone had advice on this...

I dont know what thickness glass I should use, but I was planning on a flat back hex style tank. The joints where the glass meets itself would be actually seated in wood and west systemed ( a process that makes the wood completely impermeable).

These are my initial thoughts be reminded I have no knowledge on the subject lol

[Grimm]

I dont know much about custom tanks, or the methods you described. So at the moment my only thoughts are......


DO IT!


Oh, and welcome to your new 2nd home!

[beckdg]

keep writing your thoughts on the subject right here and things should unravel for you.

i have no idea what wood working experience/tools you have but a hex design would take precise cuts and some know-how.

glass thickness would depend on size, volume of water, hood weight and placement in the home (whether it'll get knocked around from time to time). shouldn't need to be too thick.

[Janglin Jack]

Well as far as my own personal experience, zilch, but a close friend of mine who offered to build it is a master carpenter. I guess drawings first would be in order, and then maybe you guys can help me with the more technical... pic soon.

[Herpetology101]

hey jack, im afraid I cant be much help. but as for glass im pretty sure the industry standard is 4mm however the bigger the better. and welcome to the forum.

[froggsong]

Volume of water will be the biggest deciding factor on the glass thickness, second would be weight (how much weight can your floor support, how much can you lift, etc), and third would be placement, as beck mentioned. Any other considerations aren't nearly as important, IMO.