acrylic tank bowing out?

My 110 gallon is slightly bowing out. Like if you look down it sideways you can see it bowed out with water in it or if you look straight down from the top the water makes it look like the bottom is a bowfront look. Is this normal for acrylic tanks. I mean the euro brace is all good but it just looks a little weird.

 

I would be concerned of any bowing, but if the tank structure seems to be intact and not damaged, i would think it should be ok. However, keep an eye on it.

 

Unless it is an actual bowfront, then I would go with no. Is the tank new to you?

 

yes i got this tank given to me so its new. im currently getting out all of the scrates on the inside. i filled it up with water and noticed a little bit of bowing. Its a 110 gallon
5 foot long 18 inches deep and 24 inches high with 1/2 inch acrylic


Oops 24 inches high

 

Wow, that's a lot of hight for such a thin sheet. I can see that bowing. I wouldn't be knocking on the tank if I were you.

 

oops i mean 24 inches high dont know what i was thinking lol

 

A lot of people pay extra for a bowfront.;D

 

if it is bowing over 1/2" then it is time to worry. is it a sea clear tank?

 

Yes they do. Is this thing safe or not? Ive read on the net that they can bow up to 1/2 depending on the make of the acrylic. Im just wondering if anyone elses acrylic tank bows a little.