How should I brace an acrylic 50 long?

[ericdirabalo1]

I recently purchased an acrylic aquarium that is 60Lx12Hx14W. I conducted a leak test and noticed that it had a pretty good bow to it. Any good ideas on bracing this?

 

[revsgirl]

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[_Alex_]

Aluminum stock can be used and just make a simple brace. Using rivets or welding. I would suggest 2 off center on each side of the tank. I seen a pic somewhere will try and find it


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[_Alex_]

Here you go

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[ericdirabalo1]

Would that be stronger than just cementing acrylic pieces to both sides?

 

[_Alex_]

Could do that to if your good with weld on. But if you get it on the panel it will have to e buffed out.


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[Reefing Madness]

If its acrylic, just glue a piece across the center. Ues an acrylic glue so it bonds. I believe Weld-On is a preferred acrylic glue.

 

[lemonyx]

I recently purchased an acrylic aquarium that is 60Lx12Hx14W. I conducted a leak test and noticed that it had a pretty good bow to it. Any good ideas on bracing this?

Can you post a pix of the tank? Is there bracing on top already?

 

[ericdirabalo1]

Only pic I have. It has a lip on the top that goes about 1 ½ inches in. What type of weld on should I use and what thickness should the acrylic braces be