storing an acrylic aquarium on its side

[jedheuer]

Hey all,

I have a 400 gallon 1" thick acrylic aquarium that I wont be able to set up for some time. Is it ok to store it on its side to reduce the foot print it will take up in storage? The dimensions are 6' x 3' x 3'.


Thanks.

 

[deansreef]

I have the same question about A 48x48

 

[Bilk]

Hey all,

I have a 400 gallon 1" thick acrylic aquarium that I wont be able to set up for some time. Is it ok to store it on its side to reduce the foot print it will take up in storage? The dimensions are 6' x 3' x 3'.


Thanks.

I think you can stand it on end without any issues. If it's eurobraced, then certainly no issues, but in either case I think it will be fine. The water it will contain will exhibit more forces on the structure than the tank will upon itself when empty.

 

[deansreef]

I think you can stand it on end without any issues. If it's eurobraced, then certainly no issues, but in either case I think it will be fine. The water it will contain will exhibit more forces on the structure than the tank will upon itself when empty.

I think I will be safe, my tank is like 275 lbs empty

 

[Dmorty217]

I have my 7ftx6ftx2ft 625g acrylic tank stored on its side and has been for the past 8 months now

 

[deansreef]

I have my 7ftx6ftx2ft 625g acrylic tank stored on its side and has been for the past 8 months now

I feel better now!