MeVsTheWorld
Salt Creep
Does anyone know if the tank will be OK if the center brace is removed? Will this be safe, if not can it be fixed if needed?
75g tank ???
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MeVsTheWorld
Salt Creep
well I guess I found a cure. http://www.glasscages.com/?sAction=ViewCat&lCatID=43 Has anyone ever replaced one? Looks simple, or is it a giant PITA???
Jeff Trout
New member
I have never done it but I think serpentman did not to long ago!
I think salty sells the replacement brace
I think salty sells the replacement brace
Jeff Trout
New member
Oh yea I wouldnt trust it!
I have filled a 55g w/out a brace and it bowed bad!
I have filled a 55g w/out a brace and it bowed bad!
+1 A while back when I first started setting up my first 55, my center brace broke and the tank bowed a good 1.5 to 2 inches and quite frankly had me worried so bad I couldn't sleep.... It's not a pretty site seeing your glass aquarium bow that far and not knowing if it's going to hold or not.. Definitely replace it.
serpentman
part time superhero
You can replace the brace with acrylic or stainless steele without much issue. Sean (Discoreefrover) brought his rivet gun over and made quick work of it. Trust me, it was stressful because we did it with a full tank <----not recommended
MeVsTheWorld
Salt Creep
Thanks guys, I checked out a couple of places and they want $30-$40 for the whole top frame. I think I will just use a piece of acrylic for it.
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benny, I found your posts about it when I was searching google for some answers......lol
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benny, I found your posts about it when I was searching google for some answers......lol
markviiisvt4
New member
place here in Elyria called JG glass cut me a 3/8 think center brace 6 inches wide for 10 bucks
MeVsTheWorld
Salt Creep
ELYRIA, why is everything I'm interested in or what-not always in Elyria....lol I'm not setting it up anytime soon, I am just getting things figured out for the future build/setup. Thanks all !!!
