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Need acrylic advice.

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Tyron
, 12-10-2011 at 10:00 AM (2775 Views)
So i tried emailing melev but i figure he was busy. I need advice from someone who works with acrylic often, or is very knowledgeable about tank building. My question is I want to build a tank. The dimensions are 24x24x12 inches (approx 30g). If i want it to be rimless, will 3/8in be fine? I asked a few other people and answers varied. Thnx guys

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  1. DJ in WV's Avatar
    at 12" high 3/8" in a cell cast will be fine imo, if money isnt a big factor then 1/2 will have a higher safety factor and less deflection. Make sure you get cellcast though. The rimless feature is why you are getting mixed answers. Most also recommend using a 2 part instead of a solvent for assemble which I would say is a good Idea on a rimless build something like weldon 40
  2. Midnight's Avatar
    Yes 3/8 is fine for 12" high rimless. the seems will be fine with weldon 3/4. Horizontal bowing is the only factor affected by the rimless feature.
  3. Tyron's Avatar
    So I'm still going to experience some horizontal bowing if i choose 3/8. I think if I have to go with 1/2 then ill make it a little taller. Maybe 15inches
  4. Midnight's Avatar
    At only two feet long I don't thing you will see any bowing with 3/8 cell cast