W wcc963 Candiru MFK Member Jun 6, 2011 278 0 46 coconut creek, FL Sep 4, 2011 #1 im planning a 55g acrylic tank for some angel fish. dimensions are 30x20x20. question, would 1/4" acrylic be sufficient. the tank will have euro bracing
im planning a 55g acrylic tank for some angel fish. dimensions are 30x20x20. question, would 1/4" acrylic be sufficient. the tank will have euro bracing
S sross Candiru MFK Member Apr 18, 2011 251 0 46 Ohio Sep 4, 2011 #2 You'll want atleast 3/8". I would go with 1/2" if you want less flex
H HackJob Gambusia MFK Member Mar 8, 2011 280 1 18 NH Sep 4, 2011 #3 with acrylic it's not how many gallons, it's the depth. you could do a 55g with a larger foot print with 1/4, but only go 12 inches high. 12-18 inches 3/8ths, 18-24 inches high 1/2 in, 24-30 3/4 inch
with acrylic it's not how many gallons, it's the depth. you could do a 55g with a larger foot print with 1/4, but only go 12 inches high. 12-18 inches 3/8ths, 18-24 inches high 1/2 in, 24-30 3/4 inch
W wcc963 Candiru MFK Member Jun 6, 2011 278 0 46 coconut creek, FL Sep 4, 2011 #4 thanks, i'll go with 1/2". i like less bowing
