I have a friend who is selling his Tenecor acylic tank that measures 96x30x24. This tank was built with .5" around and top and 5/8" on the bottom. My concern is over the years will it bow?
tenecor 96x30x24
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i have that tank and no bowing so far. also have a tenecor 96x30x18 no bowing, and a truvu same 96x30x18 no bowing
Up to 24" height is typically ok with .5" thick acrylic.
If it's 30" tall, it would probably bow some if the acrylic is only .5" thick. At 30" tall I would want it to be 3/4" thick. I have seen quite a few 30" tall tanks that were made out of .5" thick acrylic and they all bowed so much that I passed on them.
Tank dimensions are typically listed as L X W X H. If it's 24" tall, the seams look ok and it's listed at a reasonable price, I would go for it.
If it's 30" tall, it would probably bow some if the acrylic is only .5" thick. At 30" tall I would want it to be 3/4" thick. I have seen quite a few 30" tall tanks that were made out of .5" thick acrylic and they all bowed so much that I passed on them.
Tank dimensions are typically listed as L X W X H. If it's 24" tall, the seams look ok and it's listed at a reasonable price, I would go for it.