Is this tank a bad idea?

[Pulcher]

So there is a local guy selling a 10'x3'x20" which is 365 gallons, the tank is made out of acrylic but the panels are only 1/2" thick. I have a feeling it might be too thin for a tank of that size and might lead to future issues. Hopefully someone with more knowledge can chime in.

 

[jonah h2o]

who's it made buy? need a little more info, if its home made than I would steer clear.

 

[M@T!@$]

So there is a local guy selling a 10'x3'x20" which is 365 gallons, the tank is made out of acrylic but the panels are only 1/2" thick. I have a feeling it might be too thin for a tank of that size and might lead to future issues. Hopefully someone with more knowledge can chime in.

Full euro brace? Height dictates the thickness of acrylic

 

[jonah h2o]

20" tall isn't that bad but again its a lot of force against the panels, if it wasnt 360 gallons I would have the seller fill it up. but I guess he would, he probably wants to get rid of it if its 10 feet long and sitting their I would do pretty much anything to get it out of my house

 

[tomojsg]

So there is a local guy selling a 10'x3'x20" which is 365 gallons, the tank is made out of acrylic but the panels are only 1/2" thick. I have a feeling it might be too thin for a tank of that size and might lead to future issues. Hopefully someone with more knowledge can chime in.

its acrylic and its only 20" tall if its a good deal or really cheap i would buy it.
its not hard to reinforce a tank and add on some extra bracing to prevent any
bowing or issues.