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11-07-2006, 07:01 PM
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What about my tank?
I was wondering if i should worry about my tank exploding. I just setup a 60 gallon tank 4 feet long by 16 inches deep and 18 high i think. I bought it without a centre brace. The glass in 3/8 thick. It had a black trim around the top that broke off when i moved it. Does this trim offer any stuctural support or is it just cosmetic? Any suggestions about whether i should be concerned. This post kindof gave me the creeps because im in an apartment on the 2nd floor and an exploding 60 gallon tank would make losing a damage deposit the least of my worries.
Thanks Cam
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11-08-2006, 03:22 AM
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I took the brace out of mine 3 years ago, sometimes they are there for nothing more than a place to put your light strips. a good way to tell if you don't mind trying it is to take it out and then slowly fill the tank.. every couple inches use a strait edge along the top of the glass and measure the amount of bow. mine only bowed less than 1/64th of an inch when it was full any more than 1/16th and replace it with a glass beace or euro brace.
Steve
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