96x60x30 acrylic thickness?

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Jack Dempsey
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Sep 8, 2014
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Hey guys, I am about to start a build with tank dimensions of 8ftx5ftx30 inches tall. I know it would probably be best to fork out the extra money and do it in 1 inch thick cast. Do you think I could get away with 3/4 cast? I would be bracing the top every 24 inches. What do you guys think?
 
5' wide and 30" tall, I would go 1"
 
3/4 with eurobracing would work, but you would definitely need to brace it securely. I had an 8' 300G that used 1/2". It bowed badly, but held for years.
 
So I keep flip flopping but have decided on my final dimensions. 120x48x24tall. If I use a full sheet on top with access holes is it ok to do this build in 1/2" thick cast?
 
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