Upon filling water, broke two of top braces on my 210g.

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drunkenmastera

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I was testing out my new setup. Fill water to the top was when they snapped. :cry::cry::cry:

What is the strongest way to fix it? Silicone glass from end to end?



 
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drunkenmastera

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it was level before. After I drain all the water, its not level. I'm guessing the stress of the un-level cause the brace to break.

this is an old tank, not sure about manufacturer. What is best way to fix it?
 
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The best fix imo would be to replace the entire top frame.
 
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drunkenmastera

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how do you find what brand to get? I can't find any sticker or branding on the tank itself.
seems to be an older tank because of the brown trimmings


would 1/2" thick glass silicone going from side to side fix issue?
 
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drunkenmastera said:
how do you find what brand to get? I can't find any sticker or branding on the tank itself.
seems to be an older tank because of the brown trimmings


would 1/2" thick glass silicone going from side to side fix issue?
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It doesn't even need to be that thick - I would silicone a 6" wide strip of 1/4" or 5/16" glass under each brace.
 
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Dan F said:
It doesn't even need to be that thick - I would silicone a 6" wide strip of 1/4" or 5/16" glass under each brace.
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what space should I give for silicone? I search and saw most people did 1/8 of an inch? Or do they just do a tight fit?

also, glass is stronger than acrylic?
 
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