J JAK Feeder Fish MFK Member Mar 13, 2006 127 1 0 58 mn Jul 18, 2006 #1 anyone have any problems with large acrylic tanks bowing? looking at getting a 96-36-25 was considering acrylic because of weight and price.
anyone have any problems with large acrylic tanks bowing? looking at getting a 96-36-25 was considering acrylic because of weight and price.
M musichead707 Feeder Fish MFK Member May 29, 2005 222 0 0 36 CHICAGOLAND Jul 18, 2006 #2 well all large acrylic tanks bow(there made to) my 240 has like 1/2" of difference between the top and the middle.
well all large acrylic tanks bow(there made to) my 240 has like 1/2" of difference between the top and the middle.
T TankBuster " I feel violated " MFK Member Feb 19, 2006 1,528 5 0 56 Glendora, Ca Jul 18, 2006 #3 Anything over 24" tall should have 3/4 acrylic. That will minimize bowing greatly.
X xxblwn408 Fire Eel MFK Member Aug 1, 2005 1,639 6 68 52 iN A sMALL pADDeD RoOm Jul 18, 2006 #4 My 600g bows. It's kinda scary since this is my first acrylic tank.
rkc772 Fire Eel MFK Member Jan 2, 2006 1,851 1 68 Southern California 91744 Jul 18, 2006 #5 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.
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.
Z zanemgray Feeder Fish MFK Member Mar 23, 2006 48 0 0 Arizona Jul 28, 2006 #6 Yea my 240 bows out a good 3/8 or more but no problems. Yea and was pretty freaky when first filled.