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Re: Glass dividers was Re: Tank divider

        I was responding to a question about 10 gallon tanks.  A hand glass
cutter and the edge of a metal level held by simple clamps has always been
plenty sufficient for this in my own experience.  For something bigger, I
would think paying a window supplier to custom cut it might still be cheaper
than store prices for tanks, and well worth it for the more exact dimensions
needed.

Jay Moylan

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Karl Doering" <kilikarl at bignet_net>
To: <killietalk at aka_org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2000 8:03 PM
Subject: Re: Glass dividers was Re: Tank divider


> Maybe i missed some thing I have made 75 of the 100 tanks who is cutting
> your tempered glass ??? not at home with a hand glass cutter.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jay-Scott Moylan" <moylan at emi_net>
> To: <killietalk at aka_org>
> Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2000 12:41 AM
> Subject: Re: Glass dividers was Re: Tank divider
>
>
> >         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.
> >
> > Jay Moylan
> >
> > ______________________________________
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "William Vannerson" <William_Vannerson at ama-assn_org>
> > To: <killietalk at aka_org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2000 6:43 AM
> > Subject: Glass dividers was Re: Tank divider
> >
> >
> > > As a side note to this thread, what are the considerations for
permanent
> > dividers made of glass for a ten gallon tank?
> > >
> > > What type of glass works best/worse?
> > >
> > > Is silicone sufficient to hold it in place?
> > >
> > > Will the weight of the water press out on the middle of face and back
> > sheets, pulling them out from the edge of the divider?
> > >
> > > Do you leave the top edge bare or do you cap it and with what?
> > >
> > > Curious minds want to know.
> > >
> > > Bill Vannerson
> > > McHenry, IL
> > > http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/william_vannerson
> > >
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