Glass thickness on 79" x 24" x 30" tank

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  1. murad

    murad Plankton

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    Hello everybody
    I am planning for my new tank ( 79" x 24" x 30" high ). Actually, I am wondering between two thickness 15mm & 19mm. So, which thickness will be better according to the following volume. And if I use thickness 19mm can I do the tank without handles for strengthening .
    Waiting for your point of views :)
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    murad, Mar 5, 2011
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  2. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    I would go with the 19mm. I'm not sure about going w/o "handels" or braces for that large of a tank.
     
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    Seano Hermano, Mar 5, 2011
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  3. BigReefin

    BigReefin Astrea Snail

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    even using the 19mm, you will need solid bracing all the way around for sure!!
     
    BigReefin, Mar 8, 2011
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