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zkeys
07/04/2010, 06:47 PM
wasnt quite sure where to put this question but here it goes. I have a standard 55 gallon glass tank and right in the middle they have this cheesy plastic divider thing. I think its mainly so you can put two 24" lights on it or a single 48" light. I want to cut this off of my tank so I can hang a metal halide in the center and not have all of my light blocked. Has anyone done this before me and will this work. It doesn't seem to have alot of tension on it so I really dont think my tank is gonna blow if I cut it out. However if im wrong and someone has flooded their house trying please let me know.

MadOTC
07/04/2010, 06:51 PM
I wouldn't recommend it. It is supposed to be there to support the weight of the water against the glass.

B-Willz
07/04/2010, 07:03 PM
If you cut it out, tour tank will begin to bow and eventually blow out.

meagan1823
07/04/2010, 07:48 PM
all 55s have that divider and I would think it is required to keep the tank stable.