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How much bow in an acrylic tank is normal and safe?

April 26, 2017acrylic BOW normal safe tank

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How much bow in an acrylic tank is normal and safe?

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I’ve recently obtained a used 55 gallon acrylic tank and it really bows. The tank dimensions are 48x13x20. When full of water the front bows out 5/8″ and the back 1″. I’m trying to determine if this is safe to put in the house or not. Your thoughts or maybe where I can turn to get an answer… Todd M Howe Help!! Tank blow out! Bob I have a tank that is 45 13/16 inches wide by 94 1/2 inches long by 33 7/8 inches tall One of the long sides blew out due someone putting their full body weight on the top while retrieving a fish. It first just popped the seam by a couple of inches and this guy said he new how to repair acrylic tanks. But as you can imagine he has disappeared. Now I have no one who can repair my tank. Desperat