My First DIY Aquarium

[jeffpell]

I have been watching a lot of videos and reading a lot of about building acrylic aquariums. I have decided to take on the new hobby and try out for myself. I would like my first project to be a bit on the larger side. I was thinking 24" wide x 24" deep x 48" tall. My question for all of you experienced DIY guys out there is how thick do I need to go on the acrylic to avoid bowing? 1 to 1.25?

 

[Windy]

It depends on your bracing plan.

 

[Company101]

That is quite a tall tank. Are you sure 48" tall?? Your not going to be able to reach the bottom to place anything in the tank. Check out my thread. It's called " my 180 build ".

 

[lemonyx]

I was thinking 24" wide x 24" deep x 48" tall

Guessing he could have meant 48"L x 24" x24"

 

[SantaMonicaHelp]

Yes. I was also think that he meant 48'' in length. Sounds like a nice size.

--sophie

 

[Company101]

Well with euro bracing. He could do 3/8 " acrylic. But he seems to have disappeared.