How to remove the stand's center brace
 

I have a stand for a 40 gallon breeder tank that I want to put a long sump about 36" long in there, but I have to remove the center brace on the top of the stand which is right underneath the tank. I don't see any nails, but I only see the glue. I would like to know if I can saw it apart ? Can someone here who did this job before for your stand, please tell me what is the best way to do it without damage to the stand ?
Thanks.

I am guessing that it is a wood stand? It probably is nailed together with brad nails & the hole where filled in before paint. If that is the case use a light hammer & tap the brace from underneith to see if it moves. Once you get it out put in the sump & replace the brace.

Yes, it is a wood stand. Thank you very much, the way you explain it to me how to check and remove it, sounds quite easy ! I think a woman like me can do it :mrgreen: Thanks Grizz.

Hopefully it's not dowel or biscuit construction might be tougher to remove. Is the tank on the stand with water in it?

That was my next question^^^

If possible can you show us a pic of the stand?

If it is a store bought stand it might be easier to remove the plywood on the back ? as it probably is dowels in the center brace ,a person really needs to see some pictures to really be helpful

No tank on the top yet, it is a brand new bought from J&l.

I'll try to get a picture tonight to show you.

It is a store bought stand, I just hope I can do it :cry:

The style looks exactly like this.

Ok those are simply exactly what I thought it was, try my method first should work as I have done that to a couple stands for other people.

You can do it.

What a big releave, thank you Grizz :mrgreen:

It a MarineLand stand correct? Just make sure you put the brace back in solid & you will be good to go.

Yes Grizz, it is a Marineland stand. The new stand is not here yet, but it will arrive in a week or so. I am ready to do it and will follow your instructions.

would removing the center brace make it too weak in the middle to hold the heavy tank?

Jason, please read his instruction here :wink:

most store-bought stands appear to me to be built only as strong as needed. certainly not overbuilt by any means. If they put a centre brace in I wouldn't risk removing it permanently.

Grizz, I just want to say thank you very much ! I did it :mrgreen:

Nice job Miss Casey I knew you could get the job done.