Dena Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 We're looking at building our own 240 gallon or so tank...with a divider so half can be fish and half can be reef...hubby's idea. We know it has to be at least 1/2" thick glass. Where can you get this and does anyone know how expensive it is? Thanks, Dena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4R00P3R Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 I have used Binswanger Glass Co 1416 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX (512) 472-2421 It's going to be expensive for that much glass; you're still buying new and not used. You also need a brace across the top like most large tanks have. I don't know where you got the 1/2" quote, but thickness depends on shape as much as gallonage. Where did you see 1/2"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dena Posted December 4, 2007 Author Share Posted December 4, 2007 Thanks! My husband did the research on the tank...he may have looked up 200 gallon, but I'd like bigger. We won't have money for a while, so right now it's just a pipe dream. Dena I have used Binswanger Glass Co 1416 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX (512) 472-2421 It's going to be expensive for that much glass; you're still buying new and not used. You also need a brace across the top like most large tanks have. I don't know where you got the 1/2" quote, but thickness depends on shape as much as gallonage. Where did you see 1/2"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 (edited) I have a friend that is in the glass business. He cuts his own glass. if you have dimensions i could possbly get u a price. Or you can call him at Austin Auto Glass (LARRY). His father passed the business down to him and was taught well on cutting flat glass. Plus he could probly give u pointers on glueing. Binswanger on Lamar is gone now. Dimolished about a year ago. Edited December 9, 2007 by offroadodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headless_donkey Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Alamo Glass real cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dena Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 Thanks...haven't decided on exact dimensions. We won't be needing it real soon...need to move and save up some money. Dena I have a friend that is in the glass business. He cuts his own glass. if you have dimensions i could possbly get u a price. Or you can call him at Austin Auto Glass (LARRY). His father passed the business down to him and was taught well on cutting flat glass. Plus he could probly give u pointers on glueing. Binswanger on Lamar is gone now. Dimolished about a year ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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