Parker's 265 Build - Thread Retired

[Delphinus]

Is it just the top brace? If so, yeah, super easy to fix. The hardest part (removing the old piece of glass) is halfways done for you too.

However, if it is a centre brace ... you might want to consider taking this as an opportunity to go with Eurobracing (perimeter bracing) instead? You'll be WAY happier with the tank with perimeter bracing methinks...

[Parker]

Well,

She will never see this post but I have to give thanks to my better half. She was out of town when the tank broke and got home late, she didn't know the tank had broken. I told her about it this morning she had a look at it and asked if I can fix it. I said I probably could, she went meh if you can't go buy a new one and that was the end of it!

So heres a thanks to all the people behind us who have to put up with our insanity.

[sphelps]

I would look at that as a blessing in disguise. Ditch the large center brace and go with a euro brace instead. You could still add two smaller center braces for additional support. At least that way you could offset them so 3 halides could shine through without going through any glass.

[Parker]

I like the idea of a euro braced tank. What dimensions should the glass be, thickness and width?

[Delphinus]

I'm not entirely certain if there's a hard science behind brace sizing, but FWIW, on my 280g (which is 72x30x30), the perimeter bracing is 6"x3/4" glass (super beefy stuff). On my 110g (which is 30x30x30), the perimeter bracing is 2"x1/2" (might be 5/8", not entirely sure) glass.

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Parker

I like the idea of a euro braced tank. What dimensions should the glass be, thickness and width?

I can figure it out for you if you tell me the tank glass thickness.

[Parker]

Originally Posted by sphelps

I can figure it out for you if you tell me the tank glass thickness.

The tank is 5/8 I believe.

[sphelps]

so 15mm then.

[Parker]

Originally Posted by sphelps

so 15mm then.

Would that need to be 15mm x 4" or 6"

Sorry to be a pain