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jason604 03-30-2013 09:12 AM

Replacing plastic tank center brace
 
Hi I need to replace my 75g tank center brace with a glass piece becaue it is blocking my led lights. Has anyone successfully removed it and has no problems in the long run? Do u have any tips in doing this? Do I have to saw the brace off while the tank Is empty? Should the glass I use to replace the brace 1/4" or 1/2"?

Proteus 03-30-2013 12:48 PM

Y not take the whole brace off and euro brace the tank.

jason604 03-30-2013 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus99 (Post 807034)
Y not take the whole brace off and euro brace the tank.

What do u mean by euro brace it?

Proteus 03-30-2013 03:26 PM

See the glass on top

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/...45B87FA40E.jpg

gregzz4 03-30-2013 07:21 PM

I'd also recommend a eurobrace, except don't do it as pictured above as glass doesn't silicone to plastic trim
Remove the whole trim and do as below (glass to glass) - either one piece or 4 pieces
It'll be best done with the tank empty

http://www.aco-aquariums.com.au/blog...rnal-weir..jpg

Proteus 03-30-2013 07:47 PM

Didn't even notice the trim on my photo. I just took that pick from the net

But yes remove trim clean and if you can afford it one piece would be best

jason604 03-30-2013 08:12 PM

Is this method too risky?
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bBU3hpMpRlU

I might just try to make some light reflectors to reflect light off the plastic brace then back into the water if I can't euro brace it

Proteus 03-30-2013 08:44 PM

I did that on my 180. Worked fine

jason604 03-31-2013 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus99 (Post 807163)
I did that on my 180. Worked fine

the method i found on youtube? also how long has it been working for u so far

Proteus 03-31-2013 01:24 AM

Tank ran for a year. Then I sold it. Still in use as far as I know


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