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Melbourne · 06-14-2007, 06:29 AM

The stand looks good - I think it has ample support for the weight of the tank you are putting on it. It can hold double the weight you currently have without any issues. As for the custom tank, the last one I had built trimless (eg non-euro braced). I did in 3/8" glass in low iron 12g tank. But that was overkill - there is a web page you can search for on google that will tell you the safety factor of your tank given the dimensions and thickness of glass. Search for DIY aquarium tank. I think it was on about.com. On the tank surface, just buy the ADA aquamat or a similar material. I made the first one from a type of foam board but for the price the ADA aquamat is even better. This will give you a good base for your trimless tank.

06-14-2007, 06:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Melbourne Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 37 iTrader Ratings: 0 Plant Points: 5600	Re: ADA style stand and frameless tank The stand looks good - I think it has ample support for the weight of the tank you are putting on it. It can hold double the weight you currently have without any issues. As for the custom tank, the last one I had built trimless (eg non-euro braced). I did in 3/8" glass in low iron 12g tank. But that was overkill - there is a web page you can search for on google that will tell you the safety factor of your tank given the dimensions and thickness of glass. Search for DIY aquarium tank. I think it was on about.com. On the tank surface, just buy the ADA aquamat or a similar material. I made the first one from a type of foam board but for the price the ADA aquamat is even better. This will give you a good base for your trimless tank.