Tank Stability with Waveboxes.

[birdman204]

Hi there Roger.
I am planning a new tank and I had some questions about tank stability.

The approx. dimensions for now are 84 x 42 x 24.
I am thinking of running a wavebox + extension.
What type of stability issues do I need to worry about with 250 - 350 gallons of water sloshing back and forth?

 

[rvitko]

It does reduce the tank life and stress the seams, however if it is a well made, name brand tank that is new and is installed on a well made level stand, it should still last over 15 years even with the wavebox and extension.

 

[birdman204]

Is there any minimum maximum you would suggest regarding dimensions and # of boxes?

If the tank is 84 x 42 x 24 would one wavebox be sufficient provided other flow sources are applied?

What about 84 x 36 x 20?

Possibly stressed tanks + 3 year olds scare me
Advice appreciated.