Replacing plastic tank center brace

[jason604]

Hi I need to replace my 75g tank center brace with a glass piece becaue it is blocking my led lights. Has anyone successfully removed it and has no problems in the long run? Do u have any tips in doing this? Do I have to saw the brace off while the tank Is empty? Should the glass I use to replace the brace 1/4" or 1/2"?

[Proteus]

Y not take the whole brace off and euro brace the tank.

[jason604]

Y not take the whole brace off and euro brace the tank.

What do u mean by euro brace it?

[Proteus]

See the glass on top

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd400/titus991/83E4D0C5-9F65-4247-A996-C31F5C860893-1379-00000245B87FA40E.jpg

[gregzz4]

I'd also recommend a eurobrace, except don't do it as pictured above as glass doesn't silicone to plastic trim
Remove the whole trim and do as below (glass to glass) - either one piece or 4 pieces
It'll be best done with the tank empty

http://www.aco-aquariums.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Custom-built-aquarium-with-eurobracing-star-fire-glass-black-silicone-and-external-weir..jpg

[Proteus]

Didn't even notice the trim on my photo. I just took that pick from the net

But yes remove trim clean and if you can afford it one piece would be best

[jason604]

Is this method too risky?
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bBU3hpMpRlU

I might just try to make some light reflectors to reflect light off the plastic brace then back into the water if I can't euro brace it

[Proteus]

I did that on my 180. Worked fine

[jason604]

I did that on my 180. Worked fine

the method i found on youtube? also how long has it been working for u so far

[Proteus]

Tank ran for a year. Then I sold it. Still in use as far as I know

[AaronH]

I also did my 180 gal
Drained around 30% out if my DT and put the euro brace on,let it sit for three days and has been great ever since