Question for corner tank owners

[Marlin65]

So since the last tank I made does not really fit where I want my new tank I need to build a new one. This new one will by a 3'-4' along each wall and about 18" high.
I will use 12mm Tempered on all panels, and the fronts will be Opti-clear glass. I am thinking no top frame but maybe some euro bracing. Polished on all edges.

My question is this on the angeled panels are they beveled to fit or are they just at 90* with a heavy silicone bead.

[Tangster]

My question is this on the angeled panels are they beveled to fit or are they just at 90* with a heavy silicone bead.[/quote]


They are mitered on the fitted corner to ensure as tight a fit as possible and you may want to not use tempered glass on the bottom to allow for drilling the plumbing to tank from sump..

[Marlin65]

Thanks that is what I was not sure about.
I will have them drill the holes before they temper the glass. Probally two 3" holes for the return. Not sure about the rest right now thinking I should go closed loop.

[Tangster]

With a corner tank internal circulation is tricky at best.. As for the Misnomer closed loop that would be a good idea but its a open loop (: recirculating system.. A Car's Radiator or house boiler is a closed loop.. Its just another term the aquarium experts came up with as they had not a idea as to what they think they had invented or what the term C/Loop meant and how it is defined .. Might want to conside a oceans motions for that tank also to give it a alternating water flow ,As any steady water current with in these tanks all have a tendency to start to just swirl arouns in a circular pattern after a few hr. Like water in a bucket