GlassThicknessCE.xls Calculating Glass Thickness for Aquariums Author: Warren Stilwell First published in Aquarium World February 2001 Introduction For too long now the thickness of glass required to make an aquarium has been a mystery. There are various tables and guidelines that specify the thickness of glass for a given size aquarium. The major drawback with the information is there is no indication of safety factors for the specified glass thickness or any indication of