Center brace removal
 

Can anybody help me out.

What's the easiest way to take out my center brace on my 120g? It's 1/2" glass all around, even on the center brace.

Tank is empty by the way.

Ideas?

Thanks in advance.

Ah oh. Something is wrong when Jack is asking for help ;)

Use a sledge hammer, that should take it out pretty quick ;)

Do you have any euro bracing, or is it glued just to the top edge of the tank?

Re: Center brace removal
 

ok get some foam and put it inside your tank on the bottom and sides, then take a hammer and smash the brace in the middel and the two chunks will be able to be taken out with a lot of razor work.

Steve

piano wire.

As always, thanks for the replys.

I've had some 1/2" glass euro brace pieces cut for me... even though with a 1/2" 120g I don't think I need it.

Piano wire sounds the safest but I have a brick at home if that doesn't work.

I'll let you guys know if I broke my tank or not. :lol:

I vote for steve's way.

Can I video tape it.....


Wendell

I get the glass tonight so I'll be installing the bracing then.

I wasn't able to get a guitar string into place with the thick plastic trim in the way so I'll try to cut it out tonight using an exacto blade.

After a few days of thinking I definatly don't want to try the hammer or brick technique just yet.

I'll take some pics for those who are interested. Is anyone having trouble uploading photos to the gallery? I was earlier.

Brick and Camera, my vote too. :eek:

Lee

Well after a few beer and failed attempts with trying to cut it out with razorblades, exacto-knifes and guitar strings I used a brick.

First 3 hits on the 1/2" glass made the brick bounce but the 4th did it.

http://www.canreef.com/photopost/dat...esize.jpg?1636

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much easier now isn't it :mrgreen: I used a hammer and I had to hit it 7 times to break mine LOL

Steve

Yes, much easier... but scary. :lol:

At least I have euro bracing now!

I dont think i could have done it!

must have been scared as hell hehe :)