wavebox on an acrylic tank

[monkeyreefer]

since i heard from a local reefer something i thought not to be true, i thought i would post this here for a definitive answer, and dispel the nasty rumor before it gains steam.

He claims that TUNZE does not recommend the wave box for acrylic tanks as it will cause the seams to fail , and that glass is the preferred way to run one.

Any truth to this statement, or is he just spewing forth b.s.?

Would it be possible to post a sticky thread with recommendations for the wave box, as well as do's and don'ts for all to see?

 

[rvitko]

First off, we don't do any tests with acrylic, I live in Texas where glass is cheap and readily available from the Owens/LOF plant in Waxahachie and various plants in Mexico, plus Oceanic is made here and really dominates the market. In Germany, acrylic is almost non existant since glass is also readily available and seen as superior much like people see wood or metal as superior to plastic, it is a traditional material. So, we have no tests. However, lots of people use the wavebox on acrylic tanks, the wavebox poses a threat to the seams of any tank, glass or acrylic, and some loss of tank life has to be expected and this is printed in the manual. In theory when properly assembled an acrylic tank becomes one piece and should have stronger seams than a glass tank. I think the danger is the same, I would never put a wavebox on a off brand poorly made glass tank or a very old glass tank, and the same would apply for acrylic. The best person to speak to about it is ichthyman (John, member of RC from Tampa) he builds acrylic tanks and has chimed in before here and he recommends a certain two part glue and going one size thicker than the norm for the given tank size.

Someday when I get the time I will try to make more stickied threads but I work alone and this is the peak season for ship outs since we are trying to get caught up now that new shipments are finally arriving.

 

[monkeyreefer]

exactly what i was thinking. Thanks rvitko. i just cant stand peopel who spread rumors trying to sound intelligent