270 bowing

[ToledoTang]

Is it normal for an acrylic 270 6'X3'X2' (LxWxH) to slightly bow in the front? can't notice too much unless you put a straight board against it.

[thisisme]

i would be a little concerned. is there bracing on this tank?

[wmilas]

What thicknesses are the sides and top? 1 inch sides and 3/4th inch top with a thick central brace (or 2 smaller central braces) should have nearly no deflection (bowing). It will deflect, but VERY slightly.

If you can see bowing with the naked eye something is very wrong.

[Acrylics]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12101574#post12101574 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by ToledoTang
Is it normal for an acrylic 270 6'X3'X2' (LxWxH) to slightly bow in the front? can't notice too much unless you put a straight board against it. Yes, and what you're describing is normal and typical. No worries IMO.

James

[ToledoTang]

Yes there is bracing, I believe it is at least 1/2 if not 3/4. This is only noticable if you have a straight edge against the front. Thanks for the help.