My tank size is 3×1.5×1.5 feet and the glass thickness of all side is 8mm. There is no bracing. After filling up the water the two long sides bends at the middle. Is it worth worrying? Or should i do anything?
Posted by PositionOk4621
3 Comments
Alert_Isopod_95 on
No. Not at all. If there is no bracing and it bends then it needs bracing. Bending glass will eventually shatter. Is it a rimless tank? Is it supposed to have bracing?
DangerousReception13 on
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Capybara_Chill_00 on
Is this a new, commercially available tank (not a custom or “my friend built”)? If so, lower the water level temporarily and contact the manufacturer. Some bowing is expected and engineered into larger tanks, but they are the only ones who can tell if it is within spec.
If it is modified or custom built, don’t trust it.
3 Comments
No. Not at all. If there is no bracing and it bends then it needs bracing. Bending glass will eventually shatter. Is it a rimless tank? Is it supposed to have bracing?
search: Is glass flexible
Is this a new, commercially available tank (not a custom or “my friend built”)? If so, lower the water level temporarily and contact the manufacturer. Some bowing is expected and engineered into larger tanks, but they are the only ones who can tell if it is within spec.
If it is modified or custom built, don’t trust it.