Reef Octopus Luxury T90 (48 Gallon Rimless)

iCoral · 12/12/2013, 01:27 PM

Does anyone have the same problem with this Reef Octopus tank or any rimless tank bowing a little in the middle towards the top when filled with water? I notice the front glass has about 1/8" bow/curved when measureing from the back to the front. Should I be worry? My tank/stand is level.

FlyPenFly · 12/12/2013, 02:03 PM

I think all aquariums bow a bit.

BenBradford · 12/12/2013, 02:29 PM

Take a really good look at the edges and make sure all looks well. I have had the front pane come off of a 125 aquarium. This was an old tank however.

I wouldn't worry about if all the seems look well. Water is heavy and materials will act naturally and show signs of stress when pushed against by other objects. Make yourself a reminder to check the seems again in a month, though.

thegrun · 12/12/2013, 03:16 PM

That much bow is not a concern IMHO.

iCoral · 12/12/2013, 04:11 PM

ok, i'll keep an eye on it

djbetterly · 02/12/2014, 08:16 AM

How's the noise on your overflow?

Uncle Salty 05 · 02/12/2014, 09:34 AM

Every 55 I have ever seen bows a lot worse than that. (even with a rim)
I don't think you need to worry.

12/12/2013, 02:29 PM	#3
BenBradford Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 53	Take a really good look at the edges and make sure all looks well. I have had the front pane come off of a 125 aquarium. This was an old tank however. I wouldn't worry about if all the seems look well. Water is heavy and materials will act naturally and show signs of stress when pushed against by other objects. Make yourself a reminder to check the seems again in a month, though. __________________ I can't stop thinking about fish...

02/12/2014, 09:34 AM	#7
Uncle Salty 05 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,799	Every 55 I have ever seen bows a lot worse than that. (even with a rim) I don't think you need to worry. __________________ In all that I endure, of one thing I am sure. Knowledge and reason, change like the season. A jester's promenade. - Kerry Livgren Current Tank Info: 180 gal reef tank with dual attached refugiums 20 long and 10 gallon. Plus 55 gallon True Percula breeding tank.

12/12/2013, 02:03 PM	#2
FlyPenFly SPS Killer Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,490	I think all aquariums bow a bit.

12/12/2013, 03:16 PM	#4
thegrun Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Garden Grove, Ca Posts: 17,023	That much bow is not a concern IMHO.

12/12/2013, 04:11 PM	#5
iCoral Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 4	ok, i'll keep an eye on it

02/12/2014, 08:16 AM	#6
djbetterly Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 284	How's the noise on your overflow?