1/2 acryllic on 8' tank???

[reefkeeper135]

Looking at a used acrylic tank dim-8'Lx4'Tx2'W anyone know if 1/2 thick is ok? any potential concerns?

 

[46bfinGA]

I wouldnt buy it. Especially being 4' tall. My tank is 3/4" which I feel would be the minimum. At 4' tall I would think 1"+ would be better.

 

[tbone28]

I agree. Too thin. Other things to think about: How are you going to clean/aquascape a 4' tall tank w/o getting in? How will you light your tank?

 

[Untamed12]

Yup...I agree. That's too large a panel for 1/2". Mine's 72" x 28" and the builder didn't want to use 3/4"thick...

 

[Equalizer]

I would have to agree, pass on it.

 

[reefkeeper135]

Thanks for the input guys, I will take the advice and pass on that tank......but found a line on a 300 96x30x24

 

[Harleyguy]

I think if you went 1/2" you would have a very cool bow-front for a little while, then you would have a wet floor...