SRC Member CalciumReef Posted September 7, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 7, 2003 Brand new 3ft x 15'' x 1.5ft 8mm tank for sale...selling at $50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member CalciumReef Posted September 7, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted September 7, 2003 This is the side view.If interested PM me or call 91004767 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Reef23 Posted September 7, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 7, 2003 It would be better if it has a Overflow system at the side. Do u have it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member CalciumReef Posted September 7, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted September 7, 2003 It does not have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilfire Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 fren, i can find a 3ft by 18" by 18" at 35 only!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DaY Posted September 10, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 10, 2003 it's an 8mm tank..i suppose that why it price at $50/- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member spicyball Posted September 10, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 10, 2003 devilfire..wad's wrong with u ah?..y must u spoil everybody's deal??..this tank is sold at a reasonable price i think.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalGear Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 fren, i can find a 3ft by 18" by 18" at 35 only!!! most lfs sell 3 feet is those 6mm glass..for a 8mm($50) should be resonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Razo Posted September 10, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 10, 2003 fren, i can find a 3ft by 18" by 18" at 35 only!!! find this price ok wad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member seamonkee Posted September 10, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 10, 2003 It definitely looks 8mm... 50 bucks is a good deal.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilfire Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 come on guys, tis is a place where u give advice n comments. for a 3 by 15 by 1.5 tank u dun need 8 mm glass. i'm just helping those to save money. ask the tank suppliers n they will tell u tat too. no hard feelings, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member CalciumReef Posted September 10, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted September 10, 2003 Seems like my tank nobody is interested.I will DIY an acrylic IOF with thickness of 5mm,however will have to add on to the price i'm selling.Will be posting pictures soon i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 come on guys, tis is a place where u give advice n comments. for a 3 by 15 by 1.5 tank u dun need 8 mm glass. i'm just helping those to save money. ask the tank suppliers n they will tell u tat too. no hard feelings, cheers. huh dun need???/ Think you tank will soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalGear Posted September 10, 2003 Share Posted September 10, 2003 too bad it a 1.5 in height..maybe bro,do u have a 2 feet ht tank. thks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hoppinghippos Posted September 10, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 10, 2003 Calciumreef: I really really don't advise you to DIY your own IOS, cuz unless you are very very skilled at using silicon, it'll be very messy and make your tank value go down rather than up cuz I DIY-ed some stuff myself using silicon and its almost impossible to make it look as neat as a commercial silicon seal. Plus not everyone wants acrylic, some might prefer glass, some might also prefer their own different style of partitions, etc, so best is to sell the tank as it is and let pple DIY themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member CalciumReef Posted September 10, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted September 10, 2003 For your info,silicone cannot be used on acrylic.It will not bond for long.I'm not using silicone by the way.Will be using acrylic glue instead.Will be posting a completed picture soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilfire Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 huh dun need???/ Think you tank will soon thanks but no thanks 4 ur comments. r u a tank supplier? or r u a specialist in this area? or hav ur 6mm tank crack b4? 4 ur info, i had consulted 3 diff tank supplier, excluding another who is an expert n who had work in the underwater world 4 years. so.... who r u? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalGear Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 thanks but no thanks 4 ur comments. r u a tank supplier? or r u a specialist in this area? or hav ur 6mm tank crack b4? 4 ur info, i had consulted 3 diff tank supplier, excluding another who is an expert n who had work in the underwater world 4 years. so.... who r u? so maybe bro can i consult u instead. coz of going for 4x2x2.5ft..which thickness of glass should i go for?? thks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckos Posted September 13, 2003 Share Posted September 13, 2003 hmm... devilfire sounds like someone in arofanatics.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Supporter ReDDeviLs Posted September 14, 2003 SRC Supporter Share Posted September 14, 2003 thanks but no thanks 4 ur comments. r u a tank supplier? or r u a specialist in this area? or hav ur 6mm tank crack b4? 4 ur info, i had consulted 3 diff tank supplier, excluding another who is an expert n who had work in the underwater world 4 years. so.... who r u? IMO,i guess it doesnt mean that the crowd says something and its correct, sometimes the crowd might be wrong and the minority is right,i think theres a topic about glass thickness or something in this forum and the conclusion is at least 8mm or 10mm for a marine tank. or maybe having a 6mm tank without LR? Quote [ ] [ ] Reef Reefing Reefed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member woonming Posted September 14, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 14, 2003 too bad it a 1.5 in height..maybe bro,do u have a 2 feet ht tank. thks Mine is worst Only 13inch height LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetalGear Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Mine is worst Only 13inch height LOL hehe why not u upgrade ur tank now..to a 24 inches or 30 inches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member hoppinghippos Posted September 14, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted September 14, 2003 devilfire: I think your self-righteous tone is quite irritating, so what if you consult george bush himself? the whole pt of a tank bursting is all about statistics, probability, even a 10mm tank CAN crack, even a 12mm tank can crack, it depends on a lot of factors, like is the glass quality good? any batch defects? any nicks and scratches on the glass that can act as stress concentrators? any dropping of LR? What kind of glass, cuz different glass got different impact strength, tensile strength, etc etc etc. The whole pt is not whether 6mm is enuff but if thicker is safer or not, ie, which mm thickness gives you the least probability or risks of an accident and are you willing to take that risk. if you think 6mm risk is fine then go ahead. there's no need to quote your so called "xperts". For your info, tank manufacturers are good at.... manufacturing tanks...... underwater world fellas are good at.... maintaining reefs (they don't even buy the tank to begin with), all your experts are not even relevant to the topic. what you do need is someone with engineering knowledge to tell you if 6mm is safe, and how safe. You have to calculate water volume, sand volume, LR weight, glass strength, how it is reinforced (bracings), etc ,etc then calculate the hoop and radial stress on the glass walls before comparing to the glass properties to see if its safe or not. Until you can do that for yourself, do try and be a little bit more humble..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 Ahahahhaa! Well said! Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hghflyer Posted September 14, 2003 Share Posted September 14, 2003 devilfire: I think your self-righteous tone is quite irritating, so what if you consult george bush himself? the whole pt of a tank bursting is all about statistics, probability, even a 10mm tank CAN crack, even a 12mm tank can crack, it depends on a lot of factors, like is the glass quality good? any batch defects? any nicks and scratches on the glass that can act as stress concentrators? any dropping of LR? What kind of glass, cuz different glass got different impact strength, tensile strength, etc etc etc. The whole pt is not whether 6mm is enuff but if thicker is safer or not, ie, which mm thickness gives you the least probability or risks of an accident and are you willing to take that risk. if you think 6mm risk is fine then go ahead. there's no need to quote your so called "xperts". For your info, tank manufacturers are good at.... manufacturing tanks...... underwater world fellas are good at.... maintaining reefs (they don't even buy the tank to begin with), all your experts are not even relevant to the topic. what you do need is someone with engineering knowledge to tell you if 6mm is safe, and how safe. You have to calculate water volume, sand volume, LR weight, glass strength, how it is reinforced (bracings), etc ,etc then calculate the hoop and radial stress on the glass walls before comparing to the glass properties to see if its safe or not. Until you can do that for yourself, do try and be a little bit more humble..... WOW! Luv U DEEP DEEP man(oops, sorry woman)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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