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Re: Glass dividers was Re: Tank divider
Jay-Scott Moylan wrote:
>
> If the tempered glass (same thickness as aquarium glass) is used, it
> should be siliconed on both sides of the divider on all three contact
> sufaces of the tank. This should be strong enough to hold easily even if
> you have only one side filled with water. In a 10 gal there should not be
> enough weight behind the water (8 lbs per gal) to cause a problem. You have
> the same strength as 2 regular 5 gals with a common wall (actually a bit
> more, because the divider is glued on both sides, unlike the actual aquarium
> glued on the inside only). Any tendency to bow is partly counteracted by
> the glued contact with the three regular surfaces. You can always buy
> thicker glass too, and eliminate the guesswork altogether.
STRONG suggestion. Don't even *think* of using tempered glass in an
aquarium.
I agree with Jay's comments in all but use of tempered glass. You wonm't
find it in the size you want, and it isn't cuttable, once tempered.
Wright
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