I just scored a free 55gallon tank off craiglist. Must be an older tank because it was quite heavy for a 55 and the glass is super thick but there is no center brace. Silicone seems to be in good shape just concerned about no center brace. Your opinions?
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I have used 55 gal aquariums without center braces, but if you want to be cautious about it, jb weld and a piece of 1/4" plexi glass I a prtty cheap fix
Ok..gonna fill it tonight and do a leak test. Im gonna let it sit filled for a few days. Whats wierd is where the center brace wouldve been,theres 2 holes that looks like they were made for some type of hooks. Doesnt look DIY.
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Looks to be standard for 100-200g tanks. 3/8-1/2 judging by the picture.
I agree though that it looks like it had a center brace at one point. Can always do a DIY center brace for really cheap. With the holes on the rim it'd be perfect to do a mega-center brace. 2 pieces of plexiglass drilled JB welded with a nut and bolt.
My 125 is a 1995 tank with surprisingly few scratches for being nearly 20 years old. It has 1 center brace on a 6ft long tank. Not easy to find glass tops for it either.
