Need help fixing plastic braces on top of tank

[ksmith088]

The 2 braces that go across my 220 gallon tank that are used to hold the glass/acrylic sheets have snapped. One snapped in the middle due to a past accident and now the other snapped right at the edge of the aquarium wall unexpected. Can you purchase a new plastic bracket that goes the whole way around the tank for tanks or will I have to build something? Impossible to glue or try and screw something into it. Anyone ever have a similar problem? Thanks guys!

 

[wpo]

If you know the brand of tank, just check with your LFS and they should be able to order it for you. The last Aqueon 210 band I got went for about $50. Its easy to replace, just drain 2/3 water out, slide a short 2x4 wood block up & down hitting the edge of band untill you brake-it free, then work around tank til its all loose. Clean-off silicone with razor blade. Put bead of silicone in groove of new band & push it back on. If you can't get the same brand your tops may not fit!

 

[Brads]

If you know the brand of tank, just check with your LFS and they should be able to order it for you. The last Aqueon 210 band I got went for about $50. Its easy to replace, just drain 2/3 water out, slide a short 2x4 wood block up & down hitting the edge of band untill you brake-it free, then work around tank til its all loose. Clean-off silicone with razor blade. Put bead of silicone in groove of new band & push it back on. If you can't get the same brand your tops may not fit!

Yes absolutely. I've replasced a couple of tops this way. Good luck!

 

[ksmith088]

Ok well hopefully I can find a replacement. What if I do not know the brand of my tank? I bought the tank off craigslist over a year ago and loss contact with the previous owner.

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[wckdkl0wn]

Contact glasscages.com they should be able to help you out.