Ok, so i decided to fill the 180g tank to test for leaks, bowing, etc. before i spend hours with Novus.. Tank background (http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2078443)
Filled to the top
In next three shots, i found this on the top front seam.. can't say for sure if it was there before the fillup because i think the light i'm using here may have helped
Bowing doesn't look bad for 3/8in acrylic.. about 1/2in front, only a bit in the center on the back, probably due to the overflow boxes adding extra support
So, my questions: does anyone see anything that could be a major problem here or is everything i'm seeing normal for what i have? i read all the pluses about acrylic being stronger than glass but then i read about all these seam breaks, so im somewhat concerned because i obviously don't want 180g on my floor, even though there's a drain near by.. this will be mounted behind a wall so the tank will be in an unfinished side of the basement.. does it make sense to frame the tank in to the wall.. in other words build a snug frame of 2x4s around the back and sides of the tank to give extra support and have a good 1in lip around the front locked in against the wall nice and tight if that makes any sense
thanks for any advice..
Ron
Cincinnati
Filled to the top
In next three shots, i found this on the top front seam.. can't say for sure if it was there before the fillup because i think the light i'm using here may have helped
Bowing doesn't look bad for 3/8in acrylic.. about 1/2in front, only a bit in the center on the back, probably due to the overflow boxes adding extra support
So, my questions: does anyone see anything that could be a major problem here or is everything i'm seeing normal for what i have? i read all the pluses about acrylic being stronger than glass but then i read about all these seam breaks, so im somewhat concerned because i obviously don't want 180g on my floor, even though there's a drain near by.. this will be mounted behind a wall so the tank will be in an unfinished side of the basement.. does it make sense to frame the tank in to the wall.. in other words build a snug frame of 2x4s around the back and sides of the tank to give extra support and have a good 1in lip around the front locked in against the wall nice and tight if that makes any sense
thanks for any advice.. Ron
Cincinnati
