large tank and euro bracing
 

Who has a large tank with eurobracing? I may have the opportunity to remove my cross brace and add eurobracing and I'm wondering what size your bracing is? Also, any thoughts on curing time for the silicone?

Adam, you have what I'm looking for! What size is your bracing?

I have a 150 g - 48" L 24" W - the bracing is about 3 1/2 " wide and 3/4 " thick - I don't know if this helps :biggrin:

Ande, yup, that helps. Thanks!

My silicone bottle says allow 2-5 days cure time for aquarium repair. But below it says tack free in 45min and fully cured in 24hrs.

My euro brace is 3" and 3/8" thick on my 120g.

InterAmerican tank 5' x 20" Euro Bracing


3 1/2" wide bracing on the length
1 1/s " bracing on the width

both 1/2"thick

I'm curious what the bracing on the width would do. Does everyone have this? I'm only adding it to the front and back. I also notice a variety of widths. 1/2, 3/8 and 3/4inch. :confused:

Honestly, I don't know. InterAmerican tends to overbuild their aquariums for strength so I guess it's for extra protection. I think he mentioned that they brace width if the tank is over 18" wide.

I think you would be fine at 1/2". I think the majority of the bracing is just the leftover from the tank construction. they will brace whatever they use to make the tank.

Bryan, I think your right. The sides aren't braced now, so I don't think I need tochange that. I'll price out glass and see if the thicker is much more.

Most glass places do not sell 1/2". You amy have to do a special order.

Brad, price out two chunks for me that are 2.5" wide and 3 foot long.
:mrgreen:


Steve

My boss's wife works for an industrial glass installer. The regularly deal with thick plate glass, so hopefully they have some sitting around the shop.

I can find out probably tomorrow.