DIY Fish Tank Aquarium Requirements

[techmynd]

Alright, I have plans to build an aquarium myself but I have few confusions.

My plan was to build aquarium of following specifications.

Length: 96 inches - 8 foot
Width: 24 inches - 2 foot
Height: 24 inches - 2 foot

Width: 24 inches - 2 foot They don't recommend 2 foot width. They say do it 18 inches (one and half foot) otherwise the fish in that tank will not look properly.

Glass Thickness How much it should be? Should it be 8mm for above specifications?

I have modified my plans. New specifications?

Length: 72 inches - 6 foot
Width: 20 inches - More than 1 and half foot
Height: 30 inche - 2 and half foot
187 Gallons

Is this okay? or there is need to change something?

Glass Thickness??? is 8mm thick glass is okay for this one? Will it hold the water pressure?

And Will I have to create base using metal or wood will be fine? The base and the upper corners cover (wood or metal) will also provide support for the glass and will be able to hold extra pressure.

And should I use tempered glass (safety glass) or regular?

Any more things that I should keep in mind to build aquarium?

 

[Thyra]

How to Design an Aquarium - Designing a Glass Aquarium

This site is pretty easy to understand.

Do you realize that will weigh well over a ton?? Your floor may need remodeling!!

 

[techmynd]

Yes I have read that article thanks.
Okay how about

Length: 72 inches - 6 foot
Width: 24 inches - 2 foot
Height: 24 inches - 2 foot
180 Gallons - 680 litres
12 mm thick glass

Glass should be tempered or not? Is 12 mm thickness sufficient for that?
Guys those are articles at about dot com. I am asking about real experiences from you guys.