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Unread 08/16/2018, 07:02 PM   #1
rafaelpty20
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My tank bow half a inch would it crack

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Im cycling my tank at te moment, my tank in 72x24 but the top frame of the tank is missing 2 supports in the frame, i meassure each corner is 24 inches, on one side right side and the same on the left side but the middle is 24-1/2, I do not know if this can cause a problem, or should not worry sense is only half an inch




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Unread 08/16/2018, 07:51 PM   #2
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I would empty the tank immediately. It can be a huge problem, especially 1/2”. It will stress the glass but it will also stress the seems on the tank & it isn’t a matter of if it will fail, it’s when will it fail because it will.


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Unread 08/16/2018, 08:00 PM   #3
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I bought that same size tank a while back and the previous owner removed the whole top trim thinking thats all they needed to have a rimless tank..It was full when I went to buy it and it easily bowed out more than an inch in the center...They had it that way for years without issue..
I bought it but replaced the trim immediately...

Your tank could be ok or it may fail anyday... I would correct the problem by replacing those supports in some way or another..
I couldnt sleep at night knowing major supports were missing..


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Unread 08/17/2018, 08:00 AM   #4
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I would empty the tank immediately. It can be a huge problem, especially 1/2”. It will stress the glass but it will also stress the seems on the tank & it isn’t a matter of if it will fail, it’s when will it fail because it will.
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I bought that same size tank a while back and the previous owner removed the whole top trim thinking thats all they needed to have a rimless tank..It was full when I went to buy it and it easily bowed out more than an inch in the center...They had it that way for years without issue..
I bought it but replaced the trim immediately...

Your tank could be ok or it may fail anyday... I would correct the problem by replacing those supports in some way or another..
I couldnt sleep at night knowing major supports were missing..

^^What they said^^^

Not in my house. That is one heck of a lot of water to be cleaning up.


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Unread 08/17/2018, 08:43 AM   #5
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I concur with the above.

It won't be a problem until it is. And then you have a big mess to clean up.


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Unread 08/18/2018, 05:30 AM   #6
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Main reason. When it bows it puts a ****-eye stress points on the seams. This puts all the pressure at the corner/edge seams on the bonded parts. With the braces it pulls even at the seams. I'm guessing thats a 180g. I promise you WHEN not if, but when it goes. You will be surprised as to how big of a area all that water will cover.

Structure wise, if its euro braced, it spreads the tention even along the seams. The plastic is just a type of euro bracing to do the same thing. With out it. Bad very bad things happen.


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Unread 08/18/2018, 01:54 PM   #7
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While you are waiting to get a permanent fix drain some water and put a clamp from front to back. You can get them at your favorite big box store. Not pretty but will save the day and you can continue to cycle at a much lower water level.


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