Tank question

[budbreak96]

My tank started leaking and i bought a new 75 gallon tank. Well it has the middle brace in it at the top and i would like to cut it out. Can i cut it out and what should i use to remove it? I dont like the brace its in the way. Thanks everyone.

[LisaD]

I wouldn't do it, that brace is there for a reason.

[budbreak96]

anyone else

[chaderic26]

Don't cut it out. Its whats stopping your tank from bowing and shattering all over your living room.

[es1887]

do not cut it out. they use thinner glass these days so they have to put the brace there.

[redfishsc]

Agreed with all the above.


You could, possibly, remove it and replace it with a thick glass one-- silicone it in place. I still wouldn't do it.

[MrRyanT]

If you just don't want it in the center, you could possibly replace it with 2 smaller ones offset toward each side. That would leave the center section open for you.

[Jorober]

I wouldn't touch it. Everyone is right, cutting it would allow your tank to bow, and the seams would separate, spilling everything on the floor. You would be taking a huge risk by replacing it with offset ones also. IMHO

[firsttank]

Cutting it might not be a good idea, as other have eluded that the center brace is a structural piece to prevent bowing of the glass. It would be my recommendation to work your way around it. Hope it helps!!!!!

[AL915]

I wouldnt cut it.

[bigworm175]

I had a 55 with a broken center brace for a couple years. It bowed some. That was my first tank and fresh water. Knowing what I know now I wouldn't keep a tank without the center brace. Of course, I was renting then and own now. Changes things a little I guess.

[budbreak96]

thanks. Im depressed now, my tank started leaking and i sent my neighbor to get me a new one and this is the one she came back with. The damn brace is in the way.

Does anyone think i can notch it alittle. 1/2 inch on one side of it?

[Sugar Magnolia]

What is the brace in the way of? IMO, even notching it will compromise the stability.

[budbreak96]

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