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Discussion in 'I made this!' started by mirosh, Jul 10, 2005.

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  1. APC

    APC Gigas Clam

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    I agree that thicker is better. Not sure how you could test it without just doing it though. The big concern is if the .1 is not thick enough and it blows out or flexes too much under the pressure..you are going to have a real mess on your hands. 37 gallons is a lot of weight to support...couple of hundred pounds anyway..
     
    APC, Jul 14, 2005
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    mirosh Feather Duster

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    Its a 55 gallon that I am working with and I am trying to make a 10gallon sump. My reasoning for buying the thinner acrylic was that the water pressure is going to be the same on all sides of the acrylic pieces (since I'm only using it as baffles within an already existing 10 gallon glass tank), so it really shouldnt matter how thick the stuff is. Please inform.

    Thanks,
    Mike
     
    mirosh, Jul 14, 2005
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    APC Gigas Clam

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    That makes sense..I was thinking overflow.
     
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    mirosh Feather Duster

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    Well I finished the sump last weekend, though I haven't had a chance to take pix yet...looking forward to doing that and getting them up here so that you can all make fun of my silicone job!

    -Mike
     
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