Aquarium designer · 35.43×17.72×17.72 in Standard tank
Parametric 3D modeling + dimensions + glass cut list. Current design: outer 35.43×17.72×17.72 in, sides 0.31 in, bottom 0.39 in, display volume 43.1 US gal.
Units
Standard tank · custom size
Outer 35.43×17.72×17.72 in · sides 0.31 in · bottom 0.39 in
A-01 · Design parameters
Standard tankTank type and presets10 presets
Tank type
Outer dimensions
in
in
in
GlassRecommended 0.31 in
Bracing style
Water and substrate
in
Water surface at about 17.13 in
in
Equipment and display
GPH
Enter 0 to auto-recommend at 6× the water volume per hour
B-01 · 3D view
35.43×17.72×17.72 inLoading the 3D engine…
Specifications
35.43 in × 17.72 in × 17.72 in- Display volumeNet water 40 US gal
- 43.1 US gal
- Total system volumeNo sump
- 43.1 US gal
- Glass usage5 panels · 74.1 lb
- 17.1 ft²
- Operating water levelWater depth (excluding the bottom panel)
- 16.73 in
- Glass thicknessSides / bottom
- 0.31 in / 0.39 in
- Silicone sealantAllow 1 tubes (including waste)
- 2.7 US fl oz
Equipment suggestions
Return pump≥ 1000 L/h (about 6.1× system volume per hour)
Real flow loses 30–50% to head pressure
Heater200 W
Assumes room 18 ℃, target 26 ℃
Lighting57.2 ~ 95.4 lm (1~1.6 W LED)
Take the upper bound for planted tanks and the lower bound for fish-only tanks
- Glass thickness auto-recommended as 8 mm for a 435 mm water level
- Bottom panel automatically upgraded to 10 mm
Total seam length 20.4 ft, total polished edge 37.9 ft, sand volume 3 US gal. Auto recommendations are calibrated against common ready-made tank setups; in practice verify against glass quality, flatness and sealing workmanship.
C-02 · Glass cut list
43.1 US gal1Bottom panel35.43 in × 17.72 in
2Front panel35.43 in × 17.32 in
3Back panel35.43 in × 17.32 in
4Left side panel17.09 in × 17.32 in
5Right side panel17.09 in × 17.32 in
Scale bar 0 — 19.69 in
5 glass panels · 13 list rows
Tool results are for reference only; have glass strength and load bearing verified against actual fabrication practice.
| Ref. | Item · Spec / size (in) | Thickness (in) · Qty · Area (ft²) · Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| Glass cut list (5 panels) | ||
| Tank | ||
| 1 | Bottom panel35.43 × 17.72 | 0.39 in1 · 4.4 ft² · 22.3 lb |
| 2 | Front panel35.43 × 17.32 | 0.31 in1 · 4.3 ft² · 17.5 lb |
| 3 | Back panel35.43 × 17.32 | 0.31 in1 · 4.3 ft² · 17.5 lb |
| 4 | Left side panel17.09 × 17.32 | 0.31 in1 · 2 ft² · 8.4 lb |
| 5 | Right side panel17.09 × 17.32 | 0.31 in1 · 2 ft² · 8.4 lb |
| Merged by size (cutting plan) | ||
| · | 35.43 × 17.72 × 0.39 in35.43 × 17.72 | 0.39 in1 · 4.4 ft² · 22.3 lb |
| · | 35.43 × 17.32 × 0.31 in35.43 × 17.32 | 0.31 in2 · 8.6 ft² · 34.9 lb |
| · | 17.09 × 17.32 × 0.31 in17.09 × 17.32 | 0.31 in2 · 4.1 ft² · 16.8 lb |
| Accessories | ||
| · | Acid / neutral silicone sealant (aquarium grade)2.4 US fl oz (incl. 15% waste: 2.7 US fl oz)Total seam length 20.4 ft; bead section calculated as an R6 triangular fillet | —1 tube (300 mL) |
| · | Edge polishing / banding37.9 ftAll cut edges must be finely ground and eased (mandatory for rimless tanks) | —1 batch |
| Equipment suggestions (non-glass) | ||
| · | Return pump≥ 1000 L/h (about 6.1× system volume per hour)Real flow loses 30–50% to head pressure | —1 |
| · | Heater200 WAssumes room 18 ℃, target 26 ℃ | —1 |
| · | Lighting57.2 ~ 95.4 lm (1~1.6 W LED)Take the upper bound for planted tanks and the lower bound for fish-only tanks | —1 |
15 items in total. Panels are laid out with the front and back panels running the full length and the side panels fitted between them; every cut edge must be finely polished and deburred; a rimless tank without bracing must use sufficiently thick glass.
The calculator above follows the unit system selected at the top of this page; the explanatory text below stays metric (mm / L / kg / ℃).
Workflow
- Step 1Choose a tank type and presetStart from one of 9 off-the-shelf presets, from a 40 cube up to a 1500 large sump tank, or pick a tank type and set your own dimensions.
- Step 2Adjust dimensions and watch the 3D viewDrag the length / depth / height sliders and the model, dimension callouts and cut list rebuild together (throttled at about 90ms, so it stays responsive).
- Step 3Confirm glass and water volumeCheck the recommended glass thickness, running water level and net water volume; substrate depth is deducted from the real water volume.
- Step 4Export the list and orderExport the CSV for the glass shop, or a PNG of the current view for your records or to share. Design parameters are kept in the address bar, so the link can be shared directly.
Common ready-made tank presets
Each preset is computed by the real engine; open one and keep fine-tuning the parameters in the 3D view.
Design notes for the three tank types
Standard rectangular tank
- Rimless layout: front and back panels run full length, side panels sit between them
- Choosing between low-iron and standard float glass
- How substrate depth reduces usable water volume
Rear / side filter tank
- Dividing the rear filter and controlling water levels
- The inlet weir plate's comb crest sets the display water level
- Trading display depth against filter chamber depth
Sump tank
- Sump compartment layout and matching drain flow
- Stand height versus comfortable viewing eye level
- Overflow crest level and power-outage protection
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Frequently asked questions
- Which tank types does the designer support?
- Standard rectangular tanks (rimless / low-iron), rear and side filter tanks, and sump tanks (main tank + sump + stand). Cylindrical and curved (bow-front) tanks are not implemented yet.
- Is the glass thickness calculated for me or entered by me?
- Automatic by default: it looks up the span-to-height safety curve by water height and rounds up to the next standard glass step (5/6/8/10/12/15/19/22mm), then thickens the base pane one step for the span. You can also set the thickness manually, and the cut list follows the value you enter.
- Can the cut list go straight to a glass shop?
- Yes. The list gives the cut size, thickness, quantity, area, weight and edge polishing length of every pane, plus a cutting plan grouped by specification; export it as CSV and a double-click in Excel opens it ready to order from.
- How is the running water level of a sump tank determined?
- In a sump tank the running water level is set by the height of the overflow comb in the main tank overflow box. During a power outage the surplus water in the main tank drains down into the sump, so the sump needs roughly 20% of its volume reserved as buffer. The designer marks the overflow-set water level and the sump dimensions so you can check this.
- Why are the callout numbers all in mm?
- Glass cut lists and trade practice both use millimetres. An early version converted values over 100mm to centimetres automatically, so 450mm was read as 45cm; automatic conversion has been removed and thousands separators are used instead.