8"x8"x8" betta cube

[alabaster]

I plan to make an 8x8x8 betta cube from glass i'll have cut at my local home depot. How commonly is fish-safe sealant available? About how much does it cost?

The tank above holds about 2 1/5 gallons. Is that a good volume? Are the dimensions right? Anyone else had experience with making their own tanks? Thanks, any and all input is appreciated!

 

[Synirr]

Sounds like a good-sized betta tank
I've seen aquarium sealant at my local LFS and at Wal-Mart, so I'd say it's pretty commonly available. It's only a couple of bucks a tube too, so very affordable.

 

[SPLiSH]

That is a great tank size. I can get aquarium sealant at my LFS for $4.60 for a medium sized tube.

 

[smithrc]

dont just get 8" panels cut...

You'll bee to over lap the corners so you'll bee to have some smaller than others

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would mean that you would need to take a thickness of glass of every edge of the botom panel

 

[alabaster]

I know...I'll have the pieces cut in such a way as to make the final tank measure 8x8x8. What would you guys use for a lid or hood? Keep in mind that that tank will have plain glass around the top edges, so...

Also, do you think I could add some ghost shrimp or a dwarf african frog or two?