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SantaMonica
01/19/2013, 06:39 PM
My 90gal tall (30") euro bowfront is about 7 1/2 years old and has 1/2" acrylic. It has about a 1/4" warpage in several directions that you can measure and see. One section of the top, where it connects to the overflow, is about 1.5" wide and has cracked apart, leaving about a 1/8" gap extending between the overflow opening and the tank opening.

Not sure if the floor is settling, or the 3/4" X 2 layer particle board stand is settling. How much warpage can this type of tank handle before it starts leaking?

peppie
01/19/2013, 07:38 PM
How about some pics?
From what you have stated. Sounds like a flood coming soon. A 30'' tall acrylic tank should be built with 3/4'' material.

SantaMonica
01/20/2013, 05:39 PM
Here are the crack pics...

SantaMonica
01/23/2013, 09:56 PM
Decided to transfer things into a poly bin, and set it up as a reef pond. Then I'll trash the tank and stand.

salty joe
01/24/2013, 05:34 AM
Good call.

C Dog
01/24/2013, 07:58 AM
You are crazy for still having water in that tank. Go on craigslist and buy one

sleepydoc
01/24/2013, 08:59 AM
Smart move - you were planning on upgrading to a 180 anyway, right? ;)