Rion Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 hi everyone dose anyone no the cheaps place to get good glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage_roo Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Try G James I think they sell there off cuts cheep Roo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moses Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 What size glass are you after? Got some different sizes and thickness laying around. All new glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rion Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 im looking for anogh to build 21 2ft x 1ft x 1ft i no thats a lot of tanks but i need them as breeding and selling fish is all i can do at the moment to get $$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmd77 Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 rion if you were going to be setting up breeding tanks, go with 2x18x18. I personally havent had the pleasure of having my fish breed for me yet but i have jsut set up a breeding rack and after tlking to lots of people who have been in the hobby for many years they reccomended the 2x18x18... jsut gives the tank a bigger footprint. i know its a bit irrelevant to the post but just thought id add my 2 cents worth good luck with it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rion Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 thanks i will probly go 2x18x18 now it sounds like it would work a bit better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rion Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 is there any special type of glass needed or is just any glass good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripple04 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 ive been told a few things by diff tank makers but im told plate glass is ideal do not use hardened as if u hit it wrong itll shatter, laminated is just 2 thin bits stuck together with a bit of glad wrap between it, so plate would be the go. just what ive been told though, also dont forget to use the right silicone acetic cure make sure it has suitable for aquariums on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbozed Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 the glass used for fish tanks is called "FLOAT" "tempered" or" toughened" glass (also called safety glass) is useable but cannot be cut and will shatter not crack if it breaks, it is however a lot stronger than "float" and more expensive to buy Laminated glass is two layers of glass seperated by a fine layer of plastic. I have seen it used in aquariums but would not recomend it as it is considerably weaker than float. for smaller tanks, 3 foot and below, it would be an option for those on a budget, or if it was free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rion Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 how much would 5-10mm float glass normaly cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
