Tank Structure.

[bootz]

I was curious as to whether or not the bar the runs across my bow front tank offers any structural function? furthermore, could i remove it without any catastrophes to the the structural integrity of the tank. I was curious because it blocks 3 of my led lights :S. Sorry for the pic i took it with my computer and my moonlight is on. lol



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[Hondatek]

The cross brace is definitely part of the tank structure. Removing it is a very bad idea.

 

[FTMMWS]

The cross brace is definitely part of the tank structure. Removing it is a very bad idea.

+10,,do not remove that brace,,only bad things could come of it

 

[rdnelson99]

I couldn't agree more. With a bow front, there is tremendous pressure pushing out and that brace is meant to relieve that pressure. Removing it could cause the front glass to fail.

 

[uh.oh...]

what size tank do you have? people have done rimless tanks out of up to 55g, if not higher, and haven't had a problem with removing it.

 

[carey]

Those rimless tank have added support between the glass and structure to begin with. Some even have the bottom framed liek mine does. It's all a matter of how it's put together.

I for sure 100% would not remove a brace on your tank. As mentioned it can only cause future or even immediate trouble.

Is there a way to re adjust your moonlights? Or move the lighting fixture or is it kinda stuck where it is? Would boosting up your lighting fixture help?

 

[bootz]

Well my actually lighting fixture stretches across the tank and it is 3x of my 10,000k white lights that are being blocked :S

 

[bootz]

its not a major issue i have a great amount of light coming through. i will just have to be cognoscente of the placement of my corals.( which i already planned to do lol) anyways thanks for the input guys

 

[eyring2210]

I used to have a 72 Gal. bow front that had that center brace broken. I made a brace for it because the front glass would flex outward almost 2 inches when full without the brace. Even with the replacement brace the tank eventually had the seal fail. IMO do not remove it.