THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO DIY AQUARIUMS: GLASS THICKNESS, WATER & FISH TRANSPORT
LETTER FROM AQUARIST II The following letter touches on several of the most common challenges faced by those new to the aquarium hobby. The Letter: "I AM a beginner, and I have tried to build a tank on my own, but then I've been having a lot of problems. The major one is the cracking of the tank (24x12x12), probably due to the 3 millimeters thickness of glass used. Please tell me, how do I know the right thickness of glass and the best type of aquarium sealant to use? I wonder if my fish will survive in tap water? If the answer is no, how do I treat the water, or can I use borehole water from our neighborhood? Assuming I want to make a 9-hour journey, how can I transport my fishes? Is there any special tank, or a bucket is just enough, provided it is half filled with water?" — AKOJI ONEKUTU, Markudi. Our Expert Advice Dear Akoji, The cracking of your aquarium glass is one common mishap that happens to amateur aquarists using the wrong glass thickness and n...