Cutting Center Brace on 3' tank

[KTV]

I want to upgrade the lighting on my tank to MH. I want to just take the easy route and buy the aqualight pro fixture but my tank has a 2"center brace that would either a)melt or b)block all of the light coming through. Would I jeopardize any structural integrity of the tank if I where to cut the middle brace so that the light can go through?

Any help would be bennefitial.