how thick should my Acrylic be?

[stevearthur]

I am bulding a 10-15 gal refugium. This will be DIY style due to the location it needs to go in the stand. The 2 sides(left and right sides) will be supported by the stand.

 

[Anonymous]

Try this link. It is a thickness calulator.

That should help you!

Louey

 

[stevearthur]

Is 3/8" really necessary for a fuge that will not be completely full of water?? Could I go down to 3/16"???

My plan is a box: 12x8x22
With two dividers: 8x16

Would this work?

 

[0db]

Is 3/8" really necessary for a fuge that will not be completely full of water?? Could I go down to 3/16"???

I really wouldn't risk 3/16" acrylic. I used 1/4" just for the dividers on my fuge and they still flex more than I would like. You will never regret erring on the safe side... but if you err on the cheap side you may find yourself VERY unhappy with the results.

 

[Anonymous]

I used 1/4 inch for mine , 36x12x12 . With the dividers you will have plenty of stength . I have very little bow in mine . It works out more like 3 12x12x12 that are just sharing the bottom , front , and back panes . If that makes sense .