Storing acrylic tank outside

[midasman714]

I'm purchasing a 240 acrylic tank and won't set it up for at least a month.

Is it ok to store it outside? I ive in southern California and the coldest it gets is low 40s at night. I also have the option of leaving it in the garage but have to sacrifice my car's resting spot.

 

[JK47]

I'm purchasing a 240 acrylic tank and won't set it up for at least a month.

Is it ok to store it outside? I ive in southern California and the coldest it gets is low 40s at night. I also have the option of leaving it in the garage but have to sacrifice my car's resting spot.

Store it on a flat and even surface and cover it from direct sunlight. Sunlight will turn acrylic blue/green pretty quickly.

 

[midasman714]

Store it on a flat and even surface and cover it from direct sunlight. Sunlight will turn acrylic blue/green pretty quickly.

Thanks for tip.

What about the cold/cook temperature? Does this have any effect on acrylic bonding?

 

[JK47]

Thanks for tip.

What about the cold/cook temperature? Does this have any effect on acrylic bonding?

Nope. Not in SoCal weather

 

[phreeflow]

Nope. Not in SoCal weather

This is good to know. How about over summer? Will the heat not affect it as long as its tarped to block UV?

 

[JK47]

This is good to know. How about over summer? Will the heat not affect it as long as its tarped to block UV?

I can’t answer that from experience, sorry.