crusty76 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) Ok so I have a mate who builds tanks and he may be able to get me toughened glass at a realy great price now question is is it safe to use for tanks? this tank will be big 10x4x2.5 it will be built by a guy who has built many a big tank and no's what hes doing braced wel etc etc he even said he would want to put wide alloy corners on all 4 corners for extra protection, but said to do some research into toughened first I have read it can explode if hit hard:shock: sounds worrying lol what are your thoughts guys? mods can close thread that idea is over with! lol Thanks Edited November 22, 2012 by crusty76 idea is over with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndicate Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Yes but it won't crack so if a accident happens your tank gonna go from full to dead empty in 1 to 2 seconds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndicate Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Just like your side windows on your care its also known as safety glass, instead of breaking into large sharp shards it shatters into a million tiny pieces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Junkie Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Justin Leave well alone mate not worth it You can't cut it either so not sure how it going to be made in to a tank Why two tank builders haven't put you off is also worrying Yes it can take a hard hit front on but a tap on an edge and its gone FJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusty76 Posted November 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Thanks Dave a straight answer, thats what I needed, I should of just pmd you! lol thanks mate mods can close thread if you want to? that idea is over with! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I'm gonna agree with FJ, one tap & it's all over! At least with normal glass it will crack first but the glass is more likely to stay together so you won't have a major catastrophe within a second or two, as Les said fastest water change ever, lol. I would stay well away from it, I have never made a tank from it & never will! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETFISH Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 it is illegal to make tanks from toughend or laminated glass...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 I don't think so, just not the smartest way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowrunner Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Simple no, dont do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tech Den Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Thanks to all of those that helped Crusty to come to the answer he needed. I will now lock the thread as per the posters request.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
