Heat damage to acrylic

[Laurence]

In July, at the height of the summer heat, I will be transporting a large acrylic aquarium in a closed truck across Utah and Nevada. Of course the truck interior will get quite hot. Will heat distort or damage acrylic? Is there some precaution I can take to protect the aquarium? Also, what about scratching? I have been thinking about wrapping it in a thick thermal blanket. Anyone out there have experience in transporting large acrylic aquariums for long distances? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[cmor1701d]

Well they do get transported to the lfs by truck so I woiuld imagine you wouldn't have a problem. You absolutley want to wrap it to prevent scratches.

 

[corrado33]

I would also wrap in in something soft, as a course blanket might scratch it.

 

[ilostnemo]

you could if you want throw some bags of ice in the tank too itd keep it cool

 

[eyring2210]

The forming temp. of acrylic is 350 degrees. I doubt that the tank will get that hot, unless you park in the sun for a while. Make sure the tank is not on the bottom of a pile of stuff and is supported well anyways.