possible to eurobrace?

[John_A]

Hi just wondering would it be possible to do a DIY eurobrace on my tank and get rid of that nasty brace anyone done this?

 

[John_A]

Anyone have any opnions at all?

 

[AdrianBryce]

I have seen a diy cross brace where they replaced the original with clear acrylic. might try searching for that on a few forums.

 

[John_A]

I've seen that but have also seen that over time the MH lights turn it brittle as well

was thinking maybe something like this

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[AdrianBryce]

I don't know. I wouldn't do that unless I absolutely knew what I was doing. You will need to drain most of your tank as well.

 

[John_A]

Well tank isnt setup just yet that will be coming soon just trying to figure out all the little things before i get to the fill point

 

[AdrianBryce]

You could try, but I am not saying it will work. Are you getting a frameless tank? or are you de-rimming it?

 

[John_A]

Well I already have a tank its a 125 RR tank that has 1 brace in the middle and just dont wanna have any problems with shadows or the light not being even so just checking options

 

[AdrianBryce]

Are you using MH?

 

[John_A]

Yes I have 3 400w fixtures but may just end up using 2 of them

 

[AdrianBryce]

If you only use two you could put on on either side and the brace wouldn't be a issue.

If it is a rimmed tank and you plan on de-rimming it to do this, I wouldn't. That is a lot of water pressure pushing on the glass.

 

[John_A]

Yea 2 400 watt MH would be good to house pretty much anything right might be the way to go