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Old 05-19-2004, 10:33 PM
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Default Re: how much do i need to drain??

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Originally Posted by spikehs
While working on my tank I snapped the acrylic brace that I had replaced the black center one with. How much water should I take out so that it won't bust? I probably won't be able to get the brace back on untill Thursday evening... Thanks.
get a 3 foot strait edge and measure the bow in the side of the tank close to the top. if it is insignificant you might not need a brace.. if it is a fair bit lower the water level untill it is only about 1/32 of a inch.

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