acrylic bowing

JAK · Jul 18, 2006

anyone have any problems with large acrylic tanks bowing? looking at getting a 96-36-25
was considering acrylic because of weight and price.

musichead707 · Jul 18, 2006

well all large acrylic tanks bow(there made to) my 240 has like 1/2" of difference between the top and the middle.

TankBuster · Jul 18, 2006

Anything over 24" tall should have 3/4 acrylic. That will minimize bowing greatly.

xxblwn408 · Jul 18, 2006

My 600g bows. It's kinda scary since this is my first acrylic tank.

rkc772 · Jul 18, 2006

the higher the tank goes the thicker the acrylic should be. bowing can happen but it shouldn't be too much.

make sure you're manufacturer can back it up with its work.

zanemgray · Jul 28, 2006

Yea my 240 bows out a good 3/8 or more but no problems. Yea and was pretty freaky when first filled.