Tank possible with 2 bottom panes side by side?

[banditpowdercoat]

I would think you would want a stand support under the bottom pane seam. Then the support would hold the weight, no issues

[dave_C]

Originally Posted by fishytime

yup very do-able.....I know someone with a massive "U" shaped tank in the works........the concept of it though makes me nervous

If you are talking about me lol I am still debating on the final length, i would love to do 22 feet but it wouldn't leave me with much room to work around the tank. As to the question stated by lastlight definitely doable as i plan on using 5 pieces for my bottom plate with bracing.

[fencer]

AquaGiant in Edmonton has two 4' x 4' tanks with split bottoms. Once in place I don't think they will ever be able to move them

[reefcanada]

With the right braces, it works well. Or you just do a double bottom with the top pieces split in three. This way your seams don't over lap and you can temper the top panels. That would make it very strong.

[lastlight]

Well Jay you already know you're hypothetically/dream-hired. Now I just gotta pay some debt off and sell my kids =)

[reefcanada]

Thats great, When you are ready to go over your build just let me know. The design is half the fun.

[kien]

Oh see now this is different! You were asking if it is doable. I already know that it is

What I want to know is the actual long term survivability of such a tank and personal experiences with such a tank. Totally different topic! Sort of.

[lastlight]

I stand absolutely corrected. As you were sir. Remember as a rule of thumb these sorts of tanks are safest when under 400g =)

[kien]

Originally Posted by lastlight

I stand absolutely corrected. As you were sir. Remember as a rule of thumb these sorts of tanks are safest when under 400g =)

Do you have anything to back up that claim? So hypothetically speaking one shouldn't attempt a, oh say, 504g this way?