prosavage 1 Posted September 2, 2018 I was looking for a used 8ft tank but thought I might just go for a new one. So I'm asking for an advice. About to order a 8x2.5(w)x2(h) tank. My tank builder said they can do with 10mm sides and 12mm base. Does it sound safe? Going to 12mm all costs almost double TIA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Josh 24 Posted September 2, 2018 From memory 10mm thick up to 30inch high was safe. Its been awhile since I have had a tank built Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prosavage 1 Posted September 2, 2018 The tank maker said something like if i was to go 8x2x2.5 (height) then it must be 12mm all. I dont quite get it as the water volume would be the same as 8x2.5x2 ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFishkeeper 53 Posted September 2, 2018 I believe the higher tank puts more pressure on the glass than the wider tank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cichlidrookie12 7 Posted September 2, 2018 I got a custom 8ft tank (8x2.5x2.5) made by Steve from Western Sydney Aquarium which was 12mm on all side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prosavage 1 Posted September 2, 2018 37 minutes ago, Cichlidrookie12 said: I got a custom 8ft tank (8x2.5x2.5) made by Steve from Western Sydney Aquarium which was 12mm on all side. Thanks .... will check and get a quote from him too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cichlidrookie12 7 Posted September 3, 2018 You won’t be disappointed. The tank also came with a 5x2x2 sump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObsessiveCichlidDisorder 1 Posted September 3, 2018 Your tank builder is correct. 2 foot high is usually 10mm and 2.5 foot high is usually 12mm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObsessiveCichlidDisorder 1 Posted September 4, 2018 On 03/09/2018 at 9:09 AM, Cichlidrookie12 said: I got a custom 8ft tank (8x2.5x2.5) made by Steve from Western Sydney Aquarium which was 12mm on all side. Do you mind me asking how much did that cost you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cichlidrookie12 7 Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, ObsessiveCichlidDisorder said: Do you mind me asking how much did that cost you? All up it cost me $2100 for the tank and sump. Tank is 8x2.5x2.5 ft 12mm all around with 6mm lids. Back was covered with black vinyl with 3 40mm hole drilled with weir covered in black acrylic. The sump is 5x2x2 with 10mm base and 6mm sides and divisions and 4mm lids. Plus delivery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashfishy 3 Posted September 6, 2018 I have a 7x 2.5 x 2.5 that has 12mm sides and i have had 2 high tanks with 10mm sides The above advice seems spot on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ObsessiveCichlidDisorder 1 Posted September 6, 2018 On 04/09/2018 at 8:05 PM, Cichlidrookie12 said: All up it cost me $2100 for the tank and sump. Tank is 8x2.5x2.5 ft 12mm all around with 6mm lids. Back was covered with black vinyl with 3 40mm hole drilled with weir covered in black acrylic. The sump is 5x2x2 with 10mm base and 6mm sides and divisions and 4mm lids. Plus delivery. Cheers thanks for that. That seems quite reasonable considering the good workmanship they do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cichlidrookie12 7 Posted September 6, 2018 Yeh Steve was really helpful. And built it exactly like I wanted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites