cichlidman2010 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Does anyone have experience with beveled edge tanks? I'm looking to have one built but I know that they can get expensive. Are they worth the money you pay for them? How much 'cleaner' do they really look? Are there any down-sides eg. strength? Thanks :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 They are actually stronger because any defect in the cutting can make a weakpoint in the glass and the polishing removes these. I think they look a lot better than unpolished edges and even better with black RTV (provided the maker knows how to do it neatly). We have a guy here who has made a few and they look great in my opinion.The chinese made ones are all polished and black glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidman2010 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Ok great, thanks. The tank is also going to be rimless. Measurements are 620 x 310 x 310 mm so not very big. Will post pictures of the tank when I have it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I am assuming 10mm glass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidman2010 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I would have thought so but one of our very good Auckland tank builders seems to think that 8mm is ok. You think 10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 @ 310mm high 8mm should be fine, 10mm will ensure peace of mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 I was going by the somewhat unusual measurements that you gave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidman2010 Posted February 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 How were the measurements that I gave unusual? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted February 12, 2014 Report Share Posted February 12, 2014 When I was building tanks in a previous life 310mm high would mean 300mm of water and 10mm of tank base Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted February 21, 2014 Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Yeah beveled looks Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidman2010 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 Update - I decided to go without beveled as the ultra clear glass looked as if there was no edge anyway. Photos to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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