This will be the journal for my 5.5 gallon windowsill nano tank. It's a learning expirience for me, and if it goes well, I'll likely make more small tanks like this, perhaps with different dimensions.
I found a place here that sells salvaged materials and they were able to cut the glass for me for only $16.50, including the cost of the glass. I did not have them sand the edges though, as that was an extra $14 and I can do that myself with some 180 grit wet/dry sandpaper and a sanding block.
First, I'll start with the diagram I made. You have to be at least somewhat good at geometry, and make yourself a detailed drawing with every measurement. I also did a hand-drawn 3-D drawing and a front view with front glass removed to see how the walls fit. MAKE SURE TO ACCOUNT FOR GLASS THICKNESS!
I used 3/16" glass for this, since it's such a small tank and not very tall. The taller the tank, the thicker the glass should be, since it will have more weight pressing against it.
The dimensions will be 8" tall, 6 3/8" deep, and 30 3/8" wide. I wanted the interior dimensions to be 7x6x30, plus a little height since it won't be filled all the way to the very, very top.
Here is the glass:
And here is the window the tank will be sitting in when finished:
I will add more as the project progresses.
I found a place here that sells salvaged materials and they were able to cut the glass for me for only $16.50, including the cost of the glass. I did not have them sand the edges though, as that was an extra $14 and I can do that myself with some 180 grit wet/dry sandpaper and a sanding block.
First, I'll start with the diagram I made. You have to be at least somewhat good at geometry, and make yourself a detailed drawing with every measurement. I also did a hand-drawn 3-D drawing and a front view with front glass removed to see how the walls fit. MAKE SURE TO ACCOUNT FOR GLASS THICKNESS!
I used 3/16" glass for this, since it's such a small tank and not very tall. The taller the tank, the thicker the glass should be, since it will have more weight pressing against it.
The dimensions will be 8" tall, 6 3/8" deep, and 30 3/8" wide. I wanted the interior dimensions to be 7x6x30, plus a little height since it won't be filled all the way to the very, very top.
Here is the glass:
And here is the window the tank will be sitting in when finished:
I will add more as the project progresses.