tank remodeling,sump question? (last page)

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

While waiting for another couple days till the 240glns is filled,I am trying to maximize the space into the sump,so here is a question.
Sump size is 100 glns that on the top has glass bracing in the middle that measures 19" by 20" that pretty much covers 1/3 of the 100 glns,how possible is it to remove that and would I run into problems later on?

[The Grizz]

Did you put any baffles in to the sump Eli?

[Delphinus]

My guess is it would be fine. As Greg hints at too, if you have any baffles in there they will help reinforce the structural integrity same as bracing does.

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

No baffles and the tank will be filled 3/4 of the way at best but filled with rocks DIY skimmer and would like to put a crate filled with filter floss where all the drains meet.I should mention that there are one bracing (aprox 6") on each end of the tank.

[The Grizz]

To be on the side of caution you could remove all the bracing and put a proper euro bracing on all 4 side to open the top right up.

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

To be on the side of caution you could remove all the bracing and put a proper euro bracing on all 4 side to open the top right up.

I think its already too late for that as the tank is already in service as a sump.If I remove all bracing now and the tank expands there will be no means to do this.Maybe the best step is removing the center bracing and hoping the end bracing will do the job.

[The Grizz]

That makes me nervous.............I hope that something tragic doesn't happen if & when you do take the center brace out.