cutting out center brace ? ?

[fkshiu]

If you want to play it safer - they're your floors, not mine - glue or screw a clear acrylic rod in place of the brace.

[kodak]

Not a good idea at all... I have repaired numerous bowfronts. It will eventually pull from the bottom back, front or both. Be cautious......

[symplistik]

thanks for the advice. i actually just tore the tank down and set up a new 70