building a 2000 gallon aquarium?

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From what I am reading, your idea is a little bit bigger than its max. According to a few glass sources, they say for this kind of idea, the glass should not exceed 36'' . Now, I cannot say that I personally have done this at all. However, I would do some more research prior to paying nearly 400 bucks on a piece of glass that may break because it will have 2000 gallons pushing on it.

I do not know if you are making a plywood tank or not, but I can tell from personal stuff, having glass and wood a whole lot different than all glass. Wood bends a lot sooner than glass, so there may be leaks in the near future because of this.

BUT for my personal opinion, 1/2 is WEIGH(Yes pun here, because the weight will be too much for 1/2) too thin for what it needs to be. It should probably be closer to 2 inches. But alas, Acrylic is better ( and can be fixed. It does not scratch that easily. if you've worked with it before than you'd know the truth. Its an overall better product compared to glass. )

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i have just done one myself with a 280liters. i think 55gal is 220 liters i suggest get an external canister filter eg fluval 405 about ($235ebay) heater 300 watt ($40 ebay) gravel (look into what oscars feel most comfy with sand ect) gravel pump $20 conditioners 15 food ? oscars eat live food aswell ph test kit 10$ air pump $20 note all in australian $$$ make sure you have your tank set up with filter working ect for atleast 1 month before u put your fish in so the water has the correct bacteria balance in it

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