[Delphinus]

I don't understand what's so offensive about a center brace anyways espescially if it's glass?

Why not just order a new tank and use 1/2" glass instead of 3/8"? You shouldn't need a brace of any kind in that case (yes the tank will be somewhat heavier ... my 75g is 1/2" glass .... thing weighs a ton and a half).

Just promise me you have contingencies planned, like spare tanks on hand, because sooner or later you just know you're going to find yourself staring at the spot your tank used to be, while standing in 2" of water, and listening to the sound of fish flip-flopping helplessly on your living room floor ... all because you couldn't live with leaving something well enough alone. To each their own!

PS. Just think how much work a new tank would be! It would certainly help stave off that ever present "boredom" you keep complaining about...

PPS. What's so boring about just enjoying your tank anyways? Tell you what: set up more tanks ... that's the ticket I think you're looking for. I haven't been "bored" in 5 years. In fact .... the day I get "bored" just looking at my tanks, and enjoying the company of the animals under my care .... is the day I get out of the hobby.