replacement PLASTIC brace for glass top

[euromomtx]

Where could I order a replacement plastic brace for my glass tops?
Everybody sells the tops. Nobody sells the braces...
In fact people don't seem to know what I am talking about. It's just a little plastic piece that sits on top of the actual glass brace:

As you can see the panels don't really reach it so I was thinking of getting a second brace and just have them side by side.

 

[THE ROOK]

Looks pretty old. I would guess it's not made anymore. I don't see many tanks with the large glass brace.

I would ditch the glass tops if that is a saltwater tank. They tend to cause more problems than they're worth.

 

[euromomtx]

It looks yucky and old because I just added sand to the tank and have bubbles from that on top.

So your vote is for open top and just top off with fresh water more often?

 

[tipmoff]

+1 with open top. It will also cool the tank more efficently and less headache with cleaning the glass. If you have MH lights make sure you have a UV protected glass on the fixture to save any corals you might get or have. If you don't have MH's no worries just clen the light fixture every week or so.

 

[euromomtx]

great! I never covered my 30g because when I did it just got too hot but I wasn't sure about the big tank.

I am waiting for my 72" T5 fixture to arrive No MH - too much electric use and heat...