Need some more advice... I came across a 125g tank but it has no cross-brace at the top. It doesn't appear that it ever had one at all. Is this going to cause a problem with bowing? Is there any way I can put a cross-brace in, or do I even need to? I don't want to set this thing up for disaster.
125g has no cross-brace... problem?
- Thread starter spot
- Start date
How long do you suppose I should let it sit with a test fill before determining that it's safe?
I guess I should also add that the glass is 0.5" thick.
I guess I should also add that the glass is 0.5" thick.
If it is old school with 1/2" glass, it probably was built without a center support. I have a 90g like that. I bought it off of craigslist and was skeptical because it had no center support. I filled it up in the back yard and let it stand for 3 days---no leaks or bowing. Drained it out and put it in the house.. Been up and running for months now with no issues.
----Chris
----Chris
Old tanks are built without brace. Unless its been removed/depending on builder you can check for a sticker with the date it was built, but if its 1/2" its probably old-style. If you can, ask if the tank has been resealed a lot of old tanks have been resealed- from my experience. If you want to be safe, you could do a test fill outside... oh, and tanks like this are HEAVY.
Brian is correct. Older tanks did not have one. According to you it never had one. So it is not like something is missing. I would fill it up.