brockssracer Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 As I am moving into shellies now I want to change the layout of the tanks that I have. From what I have read with these guys as they are bottom dwellers the foot print is the most important part with their homes rather than depth. In saying so I was thinking of going to a 4ft L 2.5 W and 1ft high. As they are not a high tank would I still get away with using 6mm glass or would I have to go to 8mm due to the width and the volume of water that they would hold. The reason I am thinking of this size tank is I can have a 3 tier setup and the overall height is still quite low and will allow easy cleaning and plenty of area for territory. Does anyone have a opinion or experience with this size tank as to its construction etc. Thanks Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackayman Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 Hey Jeff, I'm led to believe that the height is the most important factor when determining glass thickness, I;m no expert, but i reckon 6mm will be fine. I've had a 4'x 15"x 18" in 6mm for years now without any dramas. Brendan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cram Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 6 mm is plenty for a 1 ft high tank. I'm (maybe) looking at getting some made similar as well - 200x55x30cm - maybe.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVS969 Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I have a 4x2x18 sump in 6mm if that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alasse Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 My 4'x15"x18" is made with 6mm glass, as is my 3.5"x15"x12" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brockssracer Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 yeah I have a 4x15x18 in 5 or 6mm, but the difference is that it is 2.5ft wide so it will be 48 x 30 x 12. this site Calculate Aquarium Glass Thickness | Aquarium Tools says 270L and 4mm glass is fine with a safety factor of 2.5. I only want to have 1 or 2 braces across the tank. I guess I should give mary-annes a call and see what they can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efc Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 that would be a bloody cool tank for any shellie! Lots of sand and shells is all they really need, a few small rocks or hardy plants would be good inclusions as well. What species are you going to keep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brockssracer Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I would like to 2 or 3 tanks on a sump. On my plans atm are multis, meelis, caudos, meagalis, sumbus, occys and maybe others as i find ones i like. Sand is the easy part. Getting shells is almost as expensive as the fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pony-tail Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Here is some pics of my shellie racks . It may give you some Ideas ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brockssracer Posted September 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2011 maryannes quoted me $235 and ARU $250 for a 4x2.5x14".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
