40 gal breeder bowing

[Christopherlh84]

Have a 40 gal breeder and just got it set up a few days ago and just realized that the front and back glass are bowing alittle. Is that normal? It's only about 1/8 of a inch.

 

[Terrance]

My 40g critter tank does the same thing. Maybe you dont have an aquarium.

 

[Christopherlh84]

I bought it at Petco during the dollar a gal sell. It's a Aqueon fish tank

 

[Terrance]

Those do not and should not bow. Return it.

 

[Christopherlh84]

So I emailed the warranty depo this
I have one of your 40 Gal Breeder and the front glass when it is full has a slight bow in it. Is that normal? Its got me worried i don't need 40 gals sitting on my floor. The bow is maybe 1/8 inch or so.

They emailed me back today with this
This is normal and the tank will bow slightly with all tanks. The frame is designed to give a little.

 

[HUKIT]

IThis is normal and the tank will bow slightly with all tanks. The frame is designed to give a little.

I have 10 40g breeders from Aqueon that do not move at all, I would disagree.

 

[jetajockey]

I've not noticed it with any of mine either. Not sure what brand they are but they are old ones and I've had up to 12 of them set up at once.

I found a similar thread here, might be worth a look.
40 Gallon Breeder-Bowing?

 

[Christopherlh84]

Yeah it looks to be a 50 50 argument.

 

[boadams87]

I'd still take ir back. Better safe than sorry.