Center Brace Replace? (1 Viewer)

[kannon50]

Going off a post i say in another forum. This has me thinking alot. .... has
anoyone ever done this on their own LARGE tank? prefereably like a 180 or 210? i
would love to ditch my braces but also dont want to risk a flood.... let me know
thanks!

 

[steveb]

I don't think either of those are good solutions. You have a comparatively large force being held back by very small hole(s) with a pin in plastic. I would be willing to bet those holes elongate over time and eventually the plastic will fail.

A better solution IMO would be what Mike13oy did. He had right angle stainless that sat on the trim (top and side) that was connected together with a stainless rod.

 

[steveb]

check this thread out to see what I'm talking about. I would powder coat it...

http://www.marsh-reef.org/marine-an...s-180g-tank-updated-9-25-210-inwall-tank.html

 

[kannon50]

check this thread out to see what I'm talking about. I would powder coat it...

http://www.marsh-reef.org/marine-an...s-180g-tank-updated-9-25-210-inwall-tank.html

yeah thats pretty sweet. i also wondering if i make a "cap" out of angle iron to fit over the top if that would work. ... using like 2" angle ....