Acrylic Aquarium Safe?

mecula2

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Oct 28, 2006
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Hi Everybody,
Recently, I purchased a 70 Gallon Acrylic aquarium, used. Dimensions are 60"W x 16"H x 18" deep. The tank is constructed of 1/4" acrylic & I have read on numerous sites that anything above 12-13 inches should be constructed of 3/8". The tank appears to be professionally constructed, it had a worn TRUVU sticker on the front (Hopefully, it came from TRUVU). When purchased, the guy had the tank filled with water with no problems. I have also had it filled for a couple days with no problems. There is bowing in the front but I have read that is normal. I really do not want this tank to break or even leak since it's going in my office at work - that's all I need. Do you think the tank will be alright? Is there a good chance it will break or weaken to the point of leaking? Thanks for the help!
M
 
Most non-custom commercially made acrylic tanks seem to go with a slightly thinner acrylic than is generally considered ideal (no doubt to keep costs down). I suspect the tank will be OK, it will just bow more visibly than one made with thicker walls.
 
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