Reef tank with cracking brace. Should I worry?

[ChiTownRomeo]

Hi everyone. Its been a long time. Been busy fighting cancer and feeling good today. So I have a question. I have one of those aqueon tank from Petsmart I got 11 years ago. Never been moved and on a flat stand since it was first setup. Today I was cleaning the trim and noticed these cracks. Is the center brace failing after all these years? Should I worry? Thanks for any answers.

 

[Andy Sager]

Hi everyone. Its been a long time. Been busy fighting cancer and feeling good today. So I have a question. I have one of those aqueon tank from Petsmart I got 11 years ago. Never been moved and on a flat stand since it was first setup. Today I was cleaning the trim and noticed these cracks. Is the center brace failing after all these years? Should I worry? Thanks for any answers.

How large is the aquarium?

 

[ChiTownRomeo]

Im sorry. Its on a 50 gallon. Not even a true 55 lol

 

[Andy Sager]

Im sorry. Its on a 50 gallon. Not even a true 55 lol

I would contact Aqueon and see about getting a new trim. The cracks can be from age or can be from pressure and tank manufacturers don't put braces on tanks that don't need them so your tank needs one. If you wait until it totally breaks, you risk the glass breaking from the pressure. :^0