tank remodeling,sump question? (last page)

[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.

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

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

I hope you are right.
Oh did I mention this is one of your tanks ...as I need to blame someone

[The Grizz]

wasn't mine, it was a buddies tank I just handled the transport

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Just kidding
Well I am going to remove it now and will let you know the results as I will measure if there will be any expansion, hopefully it will take 10 minutes...
worse comes to worse and an exploded tank will have a flood of aprox 100 glns in my basement and will be calling you Greg for finding or bringing a replacement tank.