Crystalclear125 49 gal tank build!!!!

[Crystalclear125]

so i have a new project i am starting on.
Getting sick of my little 29gal so i thought i would build myself a 49gal tank from scratch...
the tank will be 31 inch long 19 1/2 inch wide and 20 inches tall.
so here is the start of the pics once i get more i'll post. it may take me a week to finish this tank....oh i can't wait

Over flow

side panels

front and back panels

bottom

bracing

 

[mfinn]

Can't wait to see this one.

 

[noworries]

Sweet dimensions! Did you order the glass cut? Or did you cut it all yourself?

 

[Crystalclear125]

south sound glass works got it and cut it for me.. they are really nice and sanded edges and cut PERFECTLY to measurements..!

 

[mfinn]

What thickness did you decide to go with?

 

[BCT182]

Can I ask what it cost? Cheaper than buying one, or putting it together for fun?

 

[Myteemouse]

We went with 1/4" but i am putting black plastic on the bottom and top like a store bought tank and two support braces on the very top..

the cost for all the glass was 160 and change. I would have went 3/8 but it's cut off site. not guaranteed straight or flat cuts and double the cost!
AND a tank that size is not found ANYWERE . it is a custom size..

 

[Slate]

That is going to be sweet! 19in width will be nice.

 

[Crystalclear125]

were were gonna go 20 front to back but the math wouldn't work for the existing stand!
so we added an inch to the side to side and kept the same height as the 125 AND It will have an internal overflow out of glass also.

 

[mfinn]

the cost for all the glass was 160 and change. I would have went 3/8 but it's cut off site. not guaranteed straight or flat cuts and double the cost!
AND a tank that size is not found ANYWERE . it is a custom size..

I've had a few custom sized glass tanks built and the cost was twice what it seems like it should have been.

 

[Krish]

Very interesting so I will definately tag along. Good luck with it

 

[eww]

You got us following too Crystal. This should be nice.

 

[Myteemouse]

We have been talking about this tank for nearly a year.. We are gonna give it a go..
I have two 10.3 oz tubes of marienland silicone on the way.. and the plumbing is half able to switch over from the 29..

 

[noworries]

Hey Adam, I would recommend this silicone. GREAT adhesion and strong. Momentive RTV103 or IS803. It's available at Grainger and is food-safe.

 

[Myteemouse]

where grainger?!?

 

[Workaholic]

i'm curious adam, how are you going to make the plastic to go around the edges like a storebought tank?

 

[noworries]

where grainger?!?

Down in fife is the closest to you. But Seattle, Bellevue also.

 

[Myteemouse]

Down in fife is the closest to you. But Seattle, Bellevue also.

got it thanks

 

[Myteemouse]

Got one tube of the black RTV103 for the tank...
and tom I will get 1"- 1 1/2" tall and about 1/8" thick black ridged plasctic stips to outline the bottom and top just for stability.

 

[noworries]

Got one tube of the black RTV103 for the tank...
and tom I will get 1"- 1 1/2" tall and about 1/8" thick black ridged plasctic stips to outline the bottom and top just for stability.

word! Black silicon tanks are the best, definitely my favorite.