• Help choose the height of the aquarium.

  • Brenda

Good evening. I will be ordering an aquarium with dimensions 120(d) x 60(w) x 50-70(h), without a lid. (I don't have money for 12mm glass) According to the calculator, with a height of 500, I can manage without braces and ribs (safety margin 4.38, deflection 0.285). If I make it larger, then ribs and braces are a must! So I'm pondering whether to make it 120x60x50 without braces or 120x60x60-70 with ribs and braces. Maybe someone can advise on what’s better? (appearance, practicality) I need to resolve this by Tuesday, and I've been thinking about it for a week.

Natasha7622

I'm in! + transparent silicone and "perfect seam" + glass edge = Dream Aquarium!

Christopher7213

Can you suggest some reliable links to calculators? I'm considering building a cube for myself, 65cm x 65cm x 55-65cm, but I'm not sure what glass to use. One person says 12mm, while another says that with a height of 65cm, 10mm can be used without supports, etc.

Katie4842

Here is the best aquarium calculator without brackets:

Sandra7004

Isn't it 120x60x50? It looks like 100x50x50...

Melinda

Regarding the size of the aquarium in the photo, I don't know; I just saved it for myself as my dream and decided to share it.)))

Sandra7004

So it needs 12mm. I calculated it based on glassThicknessCE_rus.

Daniel9952

According to your parameters, I have 65x65x65 cm, which results in 10 mm glass.

Curtis

I need 120x60x50-60.

Natalie

65x65x65 with a safety factor of 4.3 for bending 0.36 (the recommended safety factor is at least 3.8, deflection no more than 0.35) can be made 63x63x63 with 10, or better 60x60x60.

Brandy1134

Sorry, I messed up ) Well, since it says 12, I wouldn't unpack it, I'd take 10, although if the aquarium is going to be in the basement without repairs, then why not.

Robert5335

The problem is that the 12th floor.

Tracey

Well then, 12 mm is definitely the way to go. It will be more expensive for the neighbors to do repairs later! And order from normal craftsmen from the forum! Don't let any "dullards" glue the aquarium, or you'll just throw your money away, and they might glue it in such a way that even 12 mm won't hold. It's better to spend an extra day on the forum to find a decent master than to waste money. Write to them and have them calculate the cost of the glass with a mockup based on your dimensions; if it doesn't suit you, then look for something cheaper...

Shawn

According to their price list, for a 12mm glass with cutting, 725 for an aquarium 120x60x60, you need 2.88m2 × 725 = 2088 + shaft 170. I inquired at the company: to order an aquarium with 10mm glass with ribs 120x60x60 + shaft + holes + gluing at home = 2550. P.S. I'm afraid to glue such a volume myself.

Amy1672

Yeah, the prices for glass are also climbing up along with the dollar. ;(

George5104

I had a 120x60x60 aquarium. At first, there were only the braces, but I slept poorly at night. Then I glued a brace in the middle, and my sleep normalized. With a height of 50, you can do without braces and ties. It's also easier to maintain.

Debbie3587

I just wonder if it will look too flat. I was also suggested to run the ribs from wall to wall at 7 cm, but again, I can't understand how it will look.

David2398

from the 10 ribs and braces + at the bottom of the rib. it's better to be safe than sorry. at a height of 60, it's already uncomfortable to service. (70 is too much) subjectively.

Cheyenne2747

I wouldn't have risked it any other way with a 10. Although I might have overdone it a bit. 120*60*60=430 liters + neighbors + healthy sleep. I have an aquarium 120*40*60=280 liters. 10mm without ribs and braces shows visible bending. It's scary.

Jeffrey2277

This is the best option, trust personal experience. 10mm, 120x60x60 with ribs and can be without ties. I have 130x55x55 and only with ribs and one tie. It has been standing for 4 years, 30 kg of sand, 40 kg of stones (live stones), everything is great. Edited, corrected the sizes, made a slight mistake.

Christopher8654

And do you have ribs along the entire length? And what is the width of the rib?

John828

ribs = 5-7 thicknesses of glass

Brian7092

If we still use 12mm 120x60x55, can we skip the reinforcements and ribs? According to the calculator, the safety margin is 4.747 and the deflection is 0.265. And one more question: should we consider the internal dimensions and water level? Or the total dimensions?

Cheryl

I apologize, I provided some incorrect information about the aquarium from memory. Here are the photos and dimensions, I think you'll understand. The aquarium is made of 10mm glass, with dimensions of 130cm in length, 56cm in height, and 56cm in width, featuring a double bottom and braces also made of 10mm. As you can see, the front brace does not reach the corner on both sides, and I believe this was done incorrectly. I ordered a different aquarium where the front brace was glued all the way, while the back brace reached the shaft on one side and was half a centimeter short of the corner on the other side (for the wires).

Leonard

In short, if I sell the level tomorrow morning, I will make 120x60x55 with 12mm, without ribs and ties. I will fill it with water, and then it will be clear whether ribs are needed or not. If I don't sell it, then I will use 10mm + ribs (a tie if there is a strong sag).

Emily3144

And also, could you suggest how to make the overflow better? I'm considering these options:

Phillip9722

I prefer the first option. It's more aesthetic. It can be like the second one, just along the side wall. Why three holes?

Caitlin3279

Drain, emergency drain, and return. How much lower should the shaft be made? At a height of 550?

Lauren

For the return, I wouldn't drill and would arrange it on the other side of the aquarium. And the height of the overflow = the constant water level in the aquarium. I think that's how it is.

Joshua3019

I'm also busy choosing an aquarium. Please advise on the depth of the aquarium. Some recommend 40 cm, while others say it should be 60 cm, claiming that it's better for the fish and plants in the background. At the same time, those who support 40 cm argue that 60 cm is more like a breeding ground. I'm planning something around 120 cm by 40-60 cm by 50-60 cm. Should I also consider a simple nature aquarium of 240 liters? And what about curved aquariums, like those nature ones? Sorry for intruding in someone else's topic, but the problem is the same.

Jeffrey2277

One should start from what will be contained/grown in the aquarium. Regarding convex glass; personally, I am against it due to refraction/distortion. The classic shape is considered to be two assembled cubes. A 120*50*60 aquarium is a decent size.

Andrew9581

When choosing the height of the shaft, do not forget about the ribs/braces above the shaft, if any.

Justin

I ordered an aquarium 120x60x55 12mm, without edges and braces, seamless, euro edge, shaft (3900). Well, I chose the depth of 60, it will visually look like 40.

Hannah

I'm happy for you. Great aquarium. Just don't confuse the sinful with the righteous. That is, width with depth. Because depth is the distance from the surface to the bottom of the body of water.

Jesse3979

What about standard aquariums like Nature 120*40*50? How are they aquariums in general?

Diana7891

Look here, the price for ready-made 375 liters from 10 is 1450, seems normal.

Mark9853

I have it like this, why one and not three, I have a lot to write, call me and I'll tell you. The shaft, at least 14cm x 8cm.

Kimberly3727

What about such an aquarium? How would a size of 100x40x60 cm look? I'm specifically interested in the practical side of the width (or depth, as it's sometimes referred to) of 40 cm. I want the aquarium not for breeding fish, but more for relaxation and "meditation." That is, live plants, different fish swimming, and good lighting. Please advise a beginner; money is being saved and spent, and prices are rising.

Rachel

For a tank, it will be fine. If you're looking for meditation, check out aquascaping topics (or just copy it into Google) where aquariums are low and wide.

Brent7831

I will deal with the mine a bit later, and the gluing will only be after the holidays. I bought a New-Jet NJ8000 Multi-Pump with a capacity of 8000 l/h; is that too much for my 400 l? I was thinking of splitting the return at the outlet to reduce the output pressure. What do you think?