Tank bowing

[jhawk]

Ok just seen that my 29 is bowing out about 1/8 of an inch what should I do ??I;m moving in June and setting up the big tank then but now not sure what to do wait or just buy a new 29.

 

[reefforbrains]

an 1/8th inch? Solid measurments? doublecheck before getting worried but if it is just truley an 1/8th inch then wait and monitor it for any further flex.
June is almost here so no worries.

 

[angler man]

Originally Posted by jhawk
http:///forum/post/2566041
Ok just seen that my 29 is bowing out about 1/8 of an inch what should I do ??I;m moving in June and setting up the big tank then but now not sure what to do wait or just buy a new 29.
The bright side to this is when you sell it you can say it's a bowfront!

 

[rzande1]

Reinforce it. Nylon tape around the top and bottom of the tank as well as in the center. It will distribute the weight around the structure and will hold out till you go.

 

[veni vidi vici]

Is this an aquarium or glass reptile cage?

 

[jhawk]

Yes its a aquarium but been up for about 5 years.It is real close to 3/16 of a inch.Just went to LFS and all of the 29 and 30 gallon tank bow about the same so should I worry or just wait till june????

 

[veni vidi vici]

Originally Posted by jhawk
http:///forum/post/2566982
Yes its a aquarium but been up for about 5 years.It is real close to 3/16 of a inch.Just went to LFS and all of the 29 and 30 gallon tank bow about the same so should I worry or just wait till june????
3/16ths?? you sure it an aquarium?

 

[integral9]

Both of my tanks bow about a 1/4" and have from the begining. 30g and 55g. Been up and running w/out extra bracing for 2-3 years now. The tanks were not new and I have not idea how old they are. Got them out of a neighbor's back yard when he wasn't looking... heehee. J/K. He gave them to me when I noticed they had been sitting on his patio for over a year.

 

[jhawk]

Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/2567476
3/16ths?? you sure it an aquarium?
Yes I'm sure

 

[jhawk]

Originally Posted by Integral9
http:///forum/post/2567925
Both of my tanks bow about a 1/4" and have from the begining. 30g and 55g. Been up and running w/out extra bracing for 2-3 years now. The tanks were not new and I have not idea how old they are. Got them out of a neighbor's back yard when he wasn't looking... heehee. J/K. He gave them to me when I noticed they had been sitting on his patio for over a year.
Thats how I got this tank.I bought all 4 tanks off his front patio

 

[acrylic51]

I think your fine till the upgrade....As mentioned just periodically check the deflection till you make the swap.

 

[jhawk]

I think that what I'm going to do.

 

[newtoit]

my 30 gallon has bowed since I added water to it a quarter of an inch with no issues
I think your gonna be fine

 

[mike murphy]

My all glass 300 gallon tank bows about an inch or more. Has since the day it was new in 1977.

 

[augustwest]

Any 3/16" thick glass on a longer length tank will flex. There are web sites that argue that glass is actually a liquid. Pretty interesting reading if you are really have nothing better to do (or you are fresh out of phone books).

I have a 110 gallon that is 72 inches long. It has two straps across the top and I have always had flex (or bowing) in between them. I guess that makes my tank a triple bow front, lol. I would not be concerend with a 29 flexing a bit.