Rimless glass thickness question

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  1. DBOSHIBBY

    DBOSHIBBY Sleeper Shark

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    If I am buulding building a 48 long 24 deep 12 high rimless tank what glass thickness would I need to use?
    Ive looked online and I see suggestions from 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2.
    Thinking half inch to be safe?
     
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  2. cncglasscutter

    cncglasscutter Plankton

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    I built a 3'x4' x14"(12" water) tank, 1/2" works fine. I think 3/8" will bow.
     
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    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Given it's only 12" deep, you probably could get away with 3/8". But 1/2" is certainly safer.
     
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