Any tank builders/experts out there?!

[robs.mark]

Hey guys,

I have a 3x2x2 set up made from 10mm glass. Recently i have removed the hood from my cabinet and changed my lighting to a single 400w MH suspended from the ceiling. I love the look it has given the tank and the room.

Problem - The tank has a single brace measuring about 6" diameter running straight across the width of the tank. It looks ugly and allows salt creep etc.
The tank is 2 years old so ripping it apart isnt an option.

What style of bracing should i be looking at fitting?
Can i achieve this with the stock remaining in the tank?
Do i need the brace at all?

Thanks in advance,

Mark.

 

[Giglamesh]

12mm minimum for 2 foot high rimless i would look at euro bracing

 

[robs.mark]

12mm minimum for 2 foot high rimless i would look at euro bracing

Thats what i wat thinking.

Do you thing i could remove the existing brace while while i fitted the euro brace?

 

[Giglamesh]

not with the tank full, i wouldn't trust it... someone else may chime in and say its fine and they have run a 2 foot high rimless out of 3/8 or 10mm glass

 

[robs.mark]

Has anyone ever made a stainless steel rim that fits perfectly around the top of the tank before? It could be made of stainless angle, then be siliconed into place..

I was thinking if this was done it could elliminate the need for aany braces at all..