Should I stay away from a plywood tank taller than 2ft?

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The reason that people say that you shouldn't build a tank higher than 2 feet (people tend to get problems and leaks around 3ft) is that the pressure that is exerted by water is based upon height (hence why we have water towers). Also the deeper you make it increases the pressure exponentially. so a 2ft tank is going to have more then double the amount of pressure as a 1ft tank.
 
Yeah... I've already decided against that. It's just, you can gain gallons of water SOO quickly by adding height.

So now I'm doing like an 82x40x28 build... Sigh.

Anyway, it's going to take more time to plan it out though.
 
greenterra said:
Those saying ply tanks shouldn't exceed 2' in height are either commenting in answer to materials already listed in peoples questions or simply don't have a clue. Your height is only limited by your budget, build design or materials used. Mine(in signature) is 40.6" high and has never had a drama.
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Your tank build has given me great inspiration and will serve as a guide to how I build my own tank based on your design as it minimizes the plywood sheets required. I have managed to find 1 23/32" marine grade plywood sheets. Is this overkill for a tank based on your design? I definaltely like the look of your tank with no exterior bracing and am very willing to pay for extra insurance but it if is a waste, I can definately think of other places to spend the money.
 
1600 gallon aquarium, 6.5 feet tall, 2" acrylic. You can make it tall you just have to make it strong!

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Well my current plywood build the water depth is 33" and window opening is 28" I will be trying 1/2" glass and let you know how it goes o_O I think it can be done and know of a great restoration company if not :)
 
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