So I got an old 150 gallon from a fish store. It's 72 long 24 deep and 20 high. It didn't come with a center brace. Got it all set up tonight and the front is bowing about 1/8 inch. I see some people say it's normal and some people say no way. Of course I didn't notice this until after everything was set up and my old tank was broken down. Huge deal or no? We plan on building a brace.
My tank is bowing
- Thread starter Shesafiresign
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Yes if it was built with a brace it should have one when filled with water.
It does not appear to have ever had one. No signs of one being cut out or anything.
This is true. I guess what I'm trying to figure out is this. I've heard that some older tanks don't have braces and that some bowing is normal. Should I be super worried at this point? I appreciate your feedback.
This is a super old tank. I should clarify that it was completely resealed, but it just didn't have a brace. How can I put one in?
This is just a photo I grabbed off google, but I have a 100g and 210g braced like this. It is just a sheet of glass siliconed front to back.
