tank need center brace?

[jsanzone11]

I picked up a 125 the other day. It is a older tank, not tempered glass but because it is older it did not have a center brace. The glass is 5/8's inch but it does have a slight bow to it. should I worry about this and make a center brace and silicone it in or should I just let it go. I know they were designed this way before they started using thinner glass with the braces. I got the tank from the original owner and they never had any problems

 

[Dr Joe]

If for nothing else, it makes it easier to put lids on it (and no one will know your concerns )

Mount the brace (I mean lid support ) with the tank empty of course.

Dr Joe

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[mdb_talon]

I would make the center brace personally to at least feel better about it. Seems like a large tank to not have a center brace especially if it is noticeably bowing.

 

[jsanzone11]

Yeah I think its a good idea, you cant see that its bowed by just looking at it but I do think I would feel better with it braced,..

 

[Pharaoh]

3rd vote for the brace right here.

 

[CHOMPERS]

I know they were designed this way before they started using thinner glass with the braces.

You have the right information. Since you are comfortable not having a brace, there is no reason not to continue with it the way it is.

I have two older tanks without braces and it never bothered me that they didn't have one. For their lid supports, I cut glass to fit the width when full.

 

[squabeggs]

I brace all my tanks...whether they need them or not. Better safe than sorry. Plus it's a pretty easy cheap fix that lasts a long time. I vote....do it.