Train Gambusia MFK Member Feb 7, 2015 116 16 18 Ohio Feb 13, 2016 #1 I plan on building a 270-300 gallon aquarium I'm going to euro brace it and I was wondering if .5 inch acerlic will be thick enough the tank is going to be 96x36x20.
I plan on building a 270-300 gallon aquarium I'm going to euro brace it and I was wondering if .5 inch acerlic will be thick enough the tank is going to be 96x36x20.
jsodwi Blue Tier VIP MFK Member Jul 9, 2005 2,738 694 425 south of heaven Feb 13, 2016 #2 1/2" is ok for up to 24" when properly braced like eurobracing.
Train Gambusia MFK Member Feb 7, 2015 116 16 18 Ohio Feb 13, 2016 #3 ok do I need to brace the bottom of the tank also
Ocean Railroader Jack Dempsey MFK Member Jul 31, 2010 569 42 31 Richmond VA Mar 3, 2016 #5 Go for 3/4 inch acrylic in that it will have a higher safety factor and the difference is only about $50 to $80 a sheet.
Go for 3/4 inch acrylic in that it will have a higher safety factor and the difference is only about $50 to $80 a sheet.
