I Googled everywhere and browsed through these forums but I can't really find an answer to my question. Sorry in advance if this has been discussed before.
How does reinforcing acrylic tanks effect the thickness requirements? My specific dimensions are 96"L x 48"W x 10"H, water level will be at 8". All the guides and calculators say I need between 1/4" and 1/2" acrylic, but what if I were to do something like run 1" wide acrylic strips along the top, bottom and middle?
As long as it doesn't look too much like a Frankenstein tank, I'm not worried about the aesthetics of it. My primary concerns are durability and price. To put it in perspective, I can build a plywood and 2x4 tank of this size lined with 6 mil plastic liner and reinforced with steel brackets for around $170.
EDIT: I'm also not opposed to reinforcing it with something stronger, even if it's not clear.
How does reinforcing acrylic tanks effect the thickness requirements? My specific dimensions are 96"L x 48"W x 10"H, water level will be at 8". All the guides and calculators say I need between 1/4" and 1/2" acrylic, but what if I were to do something like run 1" wide acrylic strips along the top, bottom and middle?
As long as it doesn't look too much like a Frankenstein tank, I'm not worried about the aesthetics of it. My primary concerns are durability and price. To put it in perspective, I can build a plywood and 2x4 tank of this size lined with 6 mil plastic liner and reinforced with steel brackets for around $170.
EDIT: I'm also not opposed to reinforcing it with something stronger, even if it's not clear.
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