tank remodeling,sump question? (last page)

[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.

[The Grizz]

Well my fingers are crossed for you but if I do have to find you a new tank it might cost you a clam

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

A clam no problem as I still have 3 in my main tank
Having a little problem,How the hek do I remove it as its glued so dam tight that I cannot run a blade between the glass.

[The Grizz]

I use the smallest guitar string to cut sealed silicone.

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

Originally Posted by The Grizz

I use the smallest guitar string to cut sealed silicone.

Ahh I see,I will go and bug my kid for his guitar string

[The Grizz]

Use 2 wood dowels to hold the string or it will slice you up.