Excessive center brace.

Kabong · 12/15/2006, 06:45 PM

I've got a 50Gal tank 36X18X18 made from 1/4" thick glass
The center brace on it is 9" wide and 1/2" thick.
Is it just me or does that seem like a wee bit of overkill.
So opinions on either removing it entirely or size of a smaller replacement would be greatly appreciated.

ERICinFL · 12/15/2006, 07:59 PM

My 112 has about a 7-8in brace and it's kinda thick. It's an older tank though, so I'm hesitant to try and trim it down. I'd just leave it alone.

Kabong · 12/16/2006, 02:29 PM

My concern with it is, With a such a large thick piece of glass.
Is gonna block way to much light.

Jeremy Blaze · 12/16/2006, 03:03 PM

Yes, the old 50 breeders did not have a brace at all. Who built the tank?

reeformadness · 12/16/2006, 03:18 PM

I have heard that just a dirty brace can limit light up to 10%.

musty baby · 12/16/2006, 05:49 PM

A clean brace could probably limit light 10%.

Kabong · 12/17/2006, 01:06 PM

The tank was built by a local company SeaStar aquariums.
They are for building $hit brickhouse aquariums.
Other then the size of the brace it's a very nice heavey duty tank.

12/15/2006, 06:45 PM	#1
Kabong Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brentwood Bay B.C. Posts: 454	Excessive center brace. I've got a 50Gal tank 36X18X18 made from 1/4" thick glass The center brace on it is 9" wide and 1/2" thick. Is it just me or does that seem like a wee bit of overkill. So opinions on either removing it entirely or size of a smaller replacement would be greatly appreciated.

12/15/2006, 07:59 PM	#2
ERICinFL Rejisturd Mimbur Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Brevard County, FL Posts: 1,346	My 112 has about a 7-8in brace and it's kinda thick. It's an older tank though, so I'm hesitant to try and trim it down. I'd just leave it alone. __________________ Ummmm... yeah... don't touch the Mag Float. Sorry kids, your college fund is gone, but the tank looks SWEET right? Current Tank Info: 150gal mixed reef. ER CS135, 65gal sump/fuge with a Mag12 return. (2) Korillia 4s, (1) modded MJ1200, two SunSun 3200gph powerheads. 250+lbs LR.

12/16/2006, 03:03 PM	#4
Jeremy Blaze Former Reef Addict Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 5,864	Yes, the old 50 breeders did not have a brace at all. Who built the tank? __________________ Trust me my friend, the names are not important at all. I've own hundreds of different zoas and palys and don't know the name of a single one. In my opinion, they are a waste of valuable time. Mucho Reef

12/16/2006, 02:29 PM	#3
Kabong Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brentwood Bay B.C. Posts: 454	My concern with it is, With a such a large thick piece of glass. Is gonna block way to much light.

12/16/2006, 03:18 PM	#5
reeformadness Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gulfport, MS Posts: 650	I have heard that just a dirty brace can limit light up to 10%.

12/16/2006, 05:49 PM	#6
musty baby Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: over yonder Posts: 1,751	A clean brace could probably limit light 10%.

12/17/2006, 01:06 PM	#7
Kabong Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Brentwood Bay B.C. Posts: 454	The tank was built by a local company SeaStar aquariums. They are for building $hit brickhouse aquariums. Other then the size of the brace it's a very nice heavey duty tank.