Hi all here is my problem. I recieved my MH light fixture today and set it up only to find that the middle brace (plastic) on my 65g all glass megaflow aquarium casts a horrible shadow. Does anyone know how or if i can cut this piece out. Any help/ suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Cuting the brace on my 65g
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TriniStylez
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DO NOT cut it out!!! I had a 65 freshwater tank burst a year ago because I cut it out!!! It took about three years to burst after I cut the brace and it bowed a ton inbetween! DO NOT DO IT!!! it was a huge disaster!
OldSchoolNewbie
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OK, Slow down for a second or 2. There should be a relatively easy solution. The brace adds structural stability, Correct? So if you were to get a couple of pieces of clear acylic and secure them to the sides of the aquarium (secure) by drilling or glueing. Then you should be able to alleviate the shadows or at least disapate them and still maintain structural security. It will take some planning, but I think it can be done. If the tank is full of water currently, make sure that you install the new pieces before cuttting out the existing piece.
IPowderBlueTang
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I would not cut it as the other have said! There is a reason for them to put a brace there. I would put a reflector that holds 2 MH if you are a DIYer or get a premade lighting with dual lights in it!
Don't listen to people that tell you to cut it, it will be your house that eventually gets flooded! I have seen others do this mistake and end up regretting it!
Don't listen to people that tell you to cut it, it will be your house that eventually gets flooded! I have seen others do this mistake and end up regretting it!
spence0416
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65 gallons is a lot of water. Unless you are certain of your acryllic skills I wouldn't mess with it. It can be done, but make certain you do it right.
addicted_2_reef
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Do not do it. It may hold for awhile but, once it goes thats it. I've seen it happen. It's real ugly.
Do you want to fill your tank with all the Livestock that you love only to have it hit the floor?
Do you want to fill your tank with all the Livestock that you love only to have it hit the floor?
uscharalph
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So no shadow?
SaltyMember
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There is an old thread that details how to replace the center brace with clear acrylic to allow the light through. You can do a search for that if you like.
I also have a 65g AGA with the center brace and considered trying to replace it, but I am a chicken and opted to use two MH bulbs instead. Since I am moving the tank towards more SPS corals it is working out great. I agree with bertoni, I would work with the one bulb for now and plan to add a second bulb when possible.
I also have a 65g AGA with the center brace and considered trying to replace it, but I am a chicken and opted to use two MH bulbs instead. Since I am moving the tank towards more SPS corals it is working out great. I agree with bertoni, I would work with the one bulb for now and plan to add a second bulb when possible.
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