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Yes I did it, more out of curiousity than anything. I haven't seen it be done, and I kept searching with no posts coming up. So I decided to try it myself. I went to 2 different dollar stores and bought 12, 10" x 12" picture frames, took them out of the frames and began building/cleaning. I doubled the glass on each pane (siliconed them) , and siliconed them all very very heavily together. I also siliconed the edges so I wouldnt cut myself on them. The tank holds 5 gallons. I allowed the silicone to cure for 24 hours, and tested it to see if it holds without leaking. Yes, I was terrified..but it did hold without a single leak. It feels pretty sturdy, and I'm around 70% confident in myself that it won't burst/leak. I did a few tests..I banged the glass with my fist pretty hard a couple of times, and although it does bend a bit, it didnt give in. I filled it to the rim, and it doesn't bow at all. I have it on some foam pads to equalize the pressure. I don't plan on having any rock pieces or anything that can potentially create cracks in it. Ill be putting it next to another 3.5 gallon tank, and it will not be carried or moved anywhere. Now I need help deciding how many hours or days should I have it filled with water, to prove that it won't burst?
