Glass or acrylic--not a tank, a pedestal for lack of a better word

[JoJosReef]

I am looking at putting either a 1/2" to 1" sheet of glass or acrylic between my tank and stand. I am thinking of running a strip LED in the back of the tank to shine light through the glass/acrylic for a bit of flare. The tank has a bit of an overhang in the front to be flush with the doors, so I want whatever material would be the strongest beneath the tank and beneath that front overhang:

Any thoughts on which material would (A) support the front glass and (B) look best with a LED strip behind it? Thanks!

 

[VintageReefer]

I am looking at putting either a 1/2" to 1" sheet of glass or acrylic between my tank and stand. I am thinking of running a strip LED in the back of the tank to shine light through the glass/acrylic for a bit of flare. The tank has a bit of an overhang in the front to be flush with the doors, so I want whatever material would be the strongest beneath the tank and beneath that front overhang:

Any thoughts on which material would (A) support the front glass and (B) look best with a LED strip behind it? Thanks!

I would say acrylic. Maybe tenecor can sell you a sheet custom sized the way you need

 

[Doctorgori]

that’s gonna look interesting, please post and update when finished

 

[Dburr1014]

I am looking at putting either a 1/2" to 1" sheet of glass or acrylic between my tank and stand. I am thinking of running a strip LED in the back of the tank to shine light through the glass/acrylic for a bit of flare. The tank has a bit of an overhang in the front to be flush with the doors, so I want whatever material would be the strongest beneath the tank and beneath that front overhang:

Any thoughts on which material would (A) support the front glass and (B) look best with a LED strip behind it? Thanks!

Curious, have you tried the light on the bottom glass?

I agree acrylic would work better than glass.

 

[fishguy242]

Hey Jojo, what is the mark ,bottom left in seam, hoping a shadow ?
Also is bottom of tank completely flush ?

 

[Dburr1014]

Hey Jojo, what is the mark ,bottom left in seam, hoping a shadow ?
Also is bottom of tank completely flush ?

Looks like a reflection.

 

[JoJosReef]

Hey Jojo, what is the mark ,bottom left in seam, hoping a shadow ?
Also is bottom of tank completely flush ?

Good eye, I did a double take looking at it. I think reflection, but I'll check when I get in to be sure.

Not 100% sure if bottom us completely flush. Was for sure planning to have a leveling mat on top of the acrylic/glass. Would that relieve pressure if the glass is slightly off level? I suppose it could do more harm to the seam instead of protecting the seam if it is pushing up on the front glass?

 

[JoJosReef]

Curious, have you tried the light on the bottom glass?

I agree acrylic would work better than glass.

Do you mean running the strip on the bottom glass to see if it shines through the front? I haven't bought it yet, but that's one idea, given that I'll have a sand bed to prevent light spill into the display.

 

[Dburr1014]

Do you mean running the strip on the bottom glass to see if it shines through the front? I haven't bought it yet, but that's one idea, given that I'll have a sand bed to prevent light spill into the display.

Yes, exactly what I mean.
A quick flashlight test will tell you for sure.