To create an aquarium, the choice of glass is fundamental.
Among the most used glasses are float glass.
Float glass is named after the technical name of the most widespread industrial glass manufacturing process in the world.
This process was developed in the late 50s by Sir Pilkington (Great Britain). The name float comes from the English verb "to float" which means "to float" and derives from the fact that, at a certain point in the process, the glass ribbon in formation is found to float on a layer of molten (liquid) tin: more 90% of the glass produced is obtained with the float method.
The choice also depends on the type of aquarium you want to build.
For example, float glass is used for a closed aquarium, which can also have rounded corners or a rounded front.
While for open aquariums, they are made with extra clear glass to ensure maximum visibility of their interior. Then there are the large sized aquariums or aquariums exposed to the public should have tempered glass to ensure greater resistance.
Glass thicknesses also vary depending on the size of the aquarium. From 0,5 mm to laminated glass.
To create a natural aquarium and above all not to be discouraged after a short time failing to obtain the desired result, it is necessary to follow a few rules.
Here are some tips:
Designing your aquarium: Think about what you want to achieve before you even begin.
Choose the right place: an area of your home that is not too brightly lit by sunlight.
Consider the size carefully: a small tub is more difficult to manage than a large tub.
Don't save too much on materials: what you spend at the beginning will pay off later.
Source: homeaquarium.it
