Acrylic Thickness

[Reefer525XL]

Im looking at a used tank that has 1/2" acrylic on all sides and 3/4" bottom. Tank measures 96"x48"x24" tall. Is half inch acrylic safe for a tank this size? Owner says thats why the manufacture recommended since its was 24" tall.

Tsunami Acrylics is the manufacture.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

That seems like thin sides for that size. Is there a lot of top and cross bracing?

 

[Reefer525XL]

That seems like thin sides for that size. Is there a lot of top and cross bracing?

This is just a drawing I found online.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

This is just a drawing I found online.

@fishguy242

What is the thickness on frankentank?

 

[fishguy242]

@fishguy242

What is the thickness on frankentank?

1/2 sides and top ,3/4 bottom ,but sections act as bracing ,only 20 tall
agree 1/2 too thin for 300 gallon
but let's ask @Joe Glass Cages

 

[FSP]

1/2" is technically fine and won't flood your house if the builder is skilled. That said, 1/2" at 24" high by 96" long will deflect more than what most folks would like to see, and 3/4" bottom is questionable. I wouldn't pay much more than free personally.

 

[Joe Glass Cages]

1/2 sides and top ,3/4 bottom ,but sections act as bracing ,only 20 tall
agree 1/2 too thin for 300 gallon
but let's ask @Joe Glass Cages

for sure.

Let's use the standard calculation for thickness and see what we get. Link below to the calculator.

Suggested vertical wall thickness per the formula is 0.787 inch thick.

ACRYLITE® - Aquarium Calculator

www.acrylite.co

 

[Reefer525XL]

Thank you all for the input

 

[Reefer525XL]

After doing a bit more research I found the sides are not 1/2"... Sides are 3/4" and top&bottom are 1/2"

What's everyone's opinion now?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Im looking at a used tank that has 1/2" acrylic on all sides and 3/4" bottom. Tank measures 96"x48"x24" tall. Is half inch acrylic safe for a tank this size? Owner says thats why the manufacture recommended since its was 24" tall.

Tsunami Acrylics is the manufacture.

Typical 96" is 1-1.25" thick.
I believe this is their 300g version is 3/4" not 1/2" and they use high quality acrylic sheets and I know of no failures out there so should be fine

 

[zheka757]

a guy that sold me his tank, build him self a new tank measured at 96x 36x24, within half year one of the bottom seams cracked from stress, half inch sides!

 

[FSP]

Seems fine to me provided the top is adequately braced.

 

[vetteguy53081]

This is just a drawing I found online.

Yes, its eurobraced. Is not a cheap tank

 

[FSP]

Eurobracing alone doesn't mean very much. Wall thickness is dependent on the aquarium's dimensions and the customer's tolerance for bracing size.

 

[Reefer525XL]

Typical 96" is 1-1.25" thick.
I believe this is their 300g version is 3/4" not 1/2" and they use high quality acrylic sheets and I know of no failures out there so should be fine

This is the same tank...

Pro Clear ProStar 440 Gallon 96"Lx48"Wx24"H Acrylic Aquarium

Shop a large selection of freshwater and saltwater aquariums, supplies, and custom options. Get expert advice and factory-direct pricing. Order your tank today!

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[vetteguy53081]

This is the same tank...

Pro Clear ProStar 440 Gallon 96"Lx48"Wx24"H Acrylic Aquarium

Shop a large selection of freshwater and saltwater aquariums, supplies, and custom options. Get expert advice and factory-direct pricing. Order your tank today!

fishtanksdirect.com

Very nice- you’ll love it

 

[Reefer525XL]

Seems fine to me provided the top is adequately braced.

Its one piece of acrylic with 3 cutouts for access

 

[SanFernandoValleyAIOReef]

Yes, its eurobraced. Is not a cheap tank

3500 plus 5000 f

for sure.

Let's use the standard calculation for thickness and see what we get. Link below to the calculator.

Suggested vertical wall thickness per the formula is 0.787 inch thick.

ACRYLITE® - Aquarium Calculator

www.acrylite.co

would a center over flow make it weaker than the regular back corners & back walll overflows? Would like to have a tank in the center of the room with 360 viewing 8-10ft long 3-4 ft wide & 2-3ft tall

 

[vetteguy53081]

3500 plus 5000 f

would a center over flow make it weaker than the regular back corners & back walll overflows? Would like to have a tank in the center of the room with 360 viewing 8-10ft long 3-4 ft wide & 2-3ft tall

I prefer corner. One of mine was on the end and very convenient.