cutting a 30 inch tall tank to 24 inches tall.

[Ryanst]

Originally Posted by blacknife

leave it 30 and add a brace a across the top front and the coast to coast to brace the back?

Its not the top that bows its the whole front panel the euro bracing keeps the top straight.

[Ryanst]

I think I am going to try and cut it while still together on saturday I will take lots of photos to let you guy know how it goes. I am going to tape the entire cut so that I dont get as much chipping hopefully glass is like wood and that will help. lol I am also going to make a 2 x 2 frame inside the tank to support where I am cutting.

[Murminator]

Why not sell it and buy a 24" tall tank

[Ryanst]

Originally Posted by Murminator

Why not sell it and buy a 24" tall tank

I wouldnt feel right selling a tank that I dont think is safe to hold water.

[sphelps]

Wear safety glasses!

BTW all 230 gallon standard tanks bow out from the center like you described, basically poor design as the glass should be thicker and braced better. If it has 1/2" glass and a huge center brace in the center it's the standard 230. It will still hold water fine, it'll take more than a little bow to separate those seams.

[rstjean]

Well I managed to cut the tank down to 24 inches without breaking it. There is a couple of chips but not that bad. I found that masking tape did not help to reduce chipping and that starfire glass chips more then regular glass. I will post pictures later today.

[The Grizz]

Now put a 2" euro brace around the top it will hide any rough edges and will look pretty good. I knew you could do it if you put your mind to it and took it slow.