SAFFABOY Posted December 14, 2004 Report Share Posted December 14, 2004 We all know shop built aquaria aren't always built with the highest glass safety factor in mind.Perhaps it's a cost saving factor for both them or the potential customer for that tank.Anyway ,i'm considering buying a tank from a shop and trying to increase that safety factor.Partly due to the height factor of the tank.It's 500 high.I think it is made of 8mm glass. The question is.If i add say 10mm strips of 50mm width to the bottom of the tank ,along the edge.Would that increase the bonding surface of the glass,thefore strengthening the tank against pressure breakages.Or does it have to be done when the tank is built. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_from_nz Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 I didn't think that would be the weakeness in shop brought tanks (although your assumption is correct). I think the potential weakness is a sudden impact while pressure is on it (say somone throwing somthing at it) or not enough bracing at the top might also be a potential issue. Sorry I couldn't help more & good luck, Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted December 15, 2004 Report Share Posted December 15, 2004 You can add extra bracing top, bottom or to the sides at any time. You'll need to clean off the old silicone sealing bead and thoroughly clean the glass first but it does work. I strengthened my 8' tank doing just what you described. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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