WMAS Discussion Forum : Can I remove center brace? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:16:04 +0000 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:33:13 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=52592 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Can I remove center brace? : so i actually only through away...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52592&PID=440255&title=can-i-remove-center-brace#440255 Author: herrera
Subject: 52592
Posted: November 17 2011 at 10:33pm

so i actually only through away about 4 inches of the plastic center brace. if i got another plastic piece how would i attach it to the other end of the tank? here is a pic.
 
]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:33:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52592&PID=440255&title=can-i-remove-center-brace#440255 <![CDATA[Can I remove center brace? : i considered a flat strap 1&#034;x...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52592&PID=440253&title=can-i-remove-center-brace#440253 Author: Akira
Subject: 52592
Posted: November 17 2011 at 10:17pm

i considered a flat strap 1"x 1/8 flat strap as a ring.It will pit alot after time with salt and its kinda spendy and i could do it myself so decided to change color with some contact paper and window tint, paint was to big of a pain and i can always remove tint or paper later when i get bored with it .

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:17:49 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52592&PID=440253&title=can-i-remove-center-brace#440253 <![CDATA[Can I remove center brace? : You could remove it an opt for...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52592&PID=440250&title=can-i-remove-center-brace#440250 Author: Sculpin
Subject: 52592
Posted: November 17 2011 at 10:11pm

You could remove it an opt for something a little more elegant then a 1.5" plastic border around your tank. I always thought it would be cool just to have a single bar of stainless steel say about 1/8 round through and threaded on one end running through a small drilled hole in the front and back and sealed up with an o-ring. 

But who knows, maybe a small hole at the top of the glass under all the pressure would crack it. Just a thought though.

Micah
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Subject: 52592
Posted: November 17 2011 at 10:08pm

yw i might risk it if my shop  vac could hold  72gal in 1 shot but thats alot to dump at 1.5 gals a time .... besides in an apartment second floor my neighbors would smell like fish forever lol]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:08:53 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52592&PID=440248&title=can-i-remove-center-brace#440248 <![CDATA[Can I remove center brace? : Akira, i will prob just buy a...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52592&PID=440246&title=can-i-remove-center-brace#440246 Author: herrera
Subject: 52592
Posted: November 17 2011 at 10:06pm

Akira, i will prob just buy a new top piece, thanks for the helpSmile]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:06:01 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52592&PID=440246&title=can-i-remove-center-brace#440246 <![CDATA[Can I remove center brace? : Adam Blundell wrote:I&#039;m...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52592&PID=440244&title=can-i-remove-center-brace#440244 Author: herrera
Subject: 52592
Posted: November 17 2011 at 10:04pm

Originally posted by Adam Blundell Adam Blundell wrote:

I'm risky.... I'd consider it. But not many others would.

Adam
lol]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 22:04:42 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52592&PID=440244&title=can-i-remove-center-brace#440244 <![CDATA[Can I remove center brace? : just a thought u could always...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52592&PID=440242&title=can-i-remove-center-brace#440242 Author: Akira
Subject: 52592
Posted: November 17 2011 at 9:57pm

just a thought u could always measure front to back empty and use a pipe clamp to hold it , fill it and release pressure on clamp and measure again then decide on how much it bows to risk it or not . heres a link that might help u decide .....http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-228880.html]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:57:02 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52592&PID=440242&title=can-i-remove-center-brace#440242 <![CDATA[Can I remove center brace? : best advice google it...&#034;is...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52592&PID=440238&title=can-i-remove-center-brace#440238 Author: Akira
Subject: 52592
Posted: November 17 2011 at 9:49pm

best advice google it..."is it ok to remove center brace on 36g bow front aquarium "  I found a ton of info and most was bad news . u can always buy a new top piece. i wanted to change mine to black but it was so difficult to remove i opted to take another route. TCFAB is awsome at stuff he might have a solution for u but with my limited knowledge it may be foolish to follow my advice . best of luck to you  :)]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:49:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52592&PID=440238&title=can-i-remove-center-brace#440238 <![CDATA[Can I remove center brace? : I&#039;m risky.... I&#039;d consider...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52592&PID=440237&title=can-i-remove-center-brace#440237 Author: Adam Blundell
Subject: 52592
Posted: November 17 2011 at 9:49pm

I'm risky.... I'd consider it. But not many others would.

Adam]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:49:01 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52592&PID=440237&title=can-i-remove-center-brace#440237 <![CDATA[Can I remove center brace? : I removed mine on my 36g bow front...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=52592&PID=440232&title=can-i-remove-center-brace#440232 Author: herrera
Subject: 52592
Posted: November 17 2011 at 9:33pm

I removed mine on my 36g bow front so i could get my filter to fitConfused
The tank is currently down, but i wanted to start it back up. I'm pretty sure the 72g is the same thickness of glass. will this still be questionable for my size tank? If so any ideas how i can fix it? i didn't keep the plastic brace piece either ughhh..
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