Hello all
I managed to get my hands on some 1/4" plate glass and decided it would be the perfect size for a frag tank. I'm enough of a hoarder that this build cost me all of $15. I thought I would share the process for anyone interested, and to hopefully get your input along the way. The tank is 43.5" x 25.5" x 12.75". I'll run it at about 50 gallons (~10" water level).
The raw materials. (x3) 1/4" windows and scrap 2x4's from my workshop to knock together a quick stand.
The stand assembled.
I had a few sheets of foamcore laying around, so used those for a pressure point buffer.
3 walls up. pretty straight forward process. pre-taped all the sides on the bottom panel. laid down a bead of silicone for one long side and one short side. Prop them up and tape the corner. From there it all holds itself up.
Attached the forth wall and then used corner clamps to help square everything up.
A front on view with the starts of my fish room in the background.
Now I just have to wait for the silicone to set. I'll probably turn the stand once assembled and push it up against the wall. I have a nice 4 bulb T5 fixture collecting dust that will go overhead. I haven't decided yet if I will drill this tank and add a sump, or if I will run it as is. Suggestions? I've never run a frag grow out tank before, so any thoughts are welcome.