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List of Items Needed to Build Stan's DIY 12g Tank
Items needed to build our 12 gallon tall glass aquarium.

Items needed to build our 12 gallon tall glass aquarium.

Photo by Debbie Hauter
Here's a list of all the items you'll need to build your own little 12 gallon aquarium like Stan's.

1/4" Single Strength Glass

  • One cut to size 12" x 12" piece
  • Two cut to size 12" x 20" pieces
  • Two cut to size 11 1/2" x 20" pieces

Tip: If you don't want to or cannot cut your own glass, just take the specifications into a glazier/glass company near you and have them do it. Our local shop not only cuts the pieces, but finishes the edges as well. The cost for these five cut and finished pieces of glass was in the range of $15.00 to $20.00.

  • Duct or masking tape
  • Large tube (approx. 10 oz.) of clear aquarium silicone caulking
  • Caulking gun
  • Acetone for cleaning the glass
  • A few paper towels
  • Single edged razor blade
  • An assistant to help assemble the tank.

With all these items ready, now prepare the pieces of glass for assembly.

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