Cut down 125 gallon.

[Sctip]

OK, it is about time that I start on this tank. I have a 125 gallon tank that is torn apart. When I was moving it I inadvertantly missed my foot I putting the glass down and hit the concrete. Needless to say I broke it and I am wanting to make it into a 10 inch frag tank.

Does anyone have any experience cutting that thick glass. I really don't want to break it again and make it unusable. Please let me know if anyone could lend a hand.

 

[FishTV]

Consider calling one of the larger glass suppliers, DGI, or Ken Caryl, for example, and price them to cut it. I swear cutting glass is more of an art than a science, but I doubt even they will guarantee a successful cut.

 

[Sctip]

I've heard that ace offers to cut glass. Do you have any company that you could recommend for this. I would like to get it done soon.

 

[Miah2bzy]

Consider calling one of the larger glass suppliers, DGI, or Ken Caryl, for example, and price them to cut it. I swear cutting glass is more of an art than a science, but I doubt even they will guarantee a successful cut.

I had a tank I got that I cracked and I wanted to cut it for the glass panels in my sump, they threw the aquarium glass away and made panes for me for $5. Worth calling but with aquarium glass they usually advise to start over.

 

[scchase]

Only way to cut thick stuff like that is to grind it. Not really worth it IMO.

 

[just_tim]

Ive cut 1/2" on a bench top tile saw. I took a 150 long apart and used the glass for baffels. It wasnt easy but I was successful.