View Full Version : Center brace came loose on 135g reef
cweber
07/04/2010, 04:11 PM
I have a 135g tank, 72x24x18wide, with a glass center brace. It came loose and is just hanging on one side now. The tank is constructed from 1/2 glass. Should I worry about this tank breaking?
jcolletteiii
07/04/2010, 04:51 PM
I'd scrape away the old silicone/adhesive, clean it, and re-silicone it back in its original position.
sanchoy
07/04/2010, 04:54 PM
yes.. that tank is built with the center brace. With liverock and water in it you risk the chance it will come crumbling down. If i were you i would get a new tank. Not worth taking the chance.
BigOldReef
07/04/2010, 05:11 PM
Use a bar clamp to bring the tank back into alignment, then get some silicone glue (not sealant) glue the brace, clamp the brace and let sit for 24 hours.
I would probably entirely remove the brace, clean and reseal both sides.
cweber
07/04/2010, 05:34 PM
Thats not what I wanted to hear but totally agree. Thanks
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