diabeetus Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I have a 40 breeder that has the standard plastic trim around the top and bottom and it also has a glass center brace. i was wonderin if it was safe to remove the center brace? i see a lot of 40 breeders without a center brace straight off the shelf. thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted May 5, 2011 Author Share Posted May 5, 2011 here is a pic of the tank. as you can see it has the black rim AND a glass center brace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Hydro Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Its there for a reason. They wouldn't go the extra expense of putting it in there if it weren't necessary. I would NOT remove it and sleep better at night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prof Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 No, it is not safe to remove the center brace. It may run trouble free for years but sooner or later the stress will blow a seam, trust me. The black trim ring exists mainly for looks. It also helps align everything during construction and prevents chipping the top edge of the glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Just think of it as a shelf that is there for your convenience. It'll be a good place to put your drink while you're scraping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 ok cool. i guess its not that bad really since its glass the light still shines through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaJMasta Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 If they went through the trouble of center bracing it, they're probably using thinner glass on the side panels and taking it out would compromise structural integrity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offroadodge Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 agreed, u could modify it small IMO and it wouldnt hurt. But it shldnt bother having it there, my current 120 is euro braced all the way around and has a center brace like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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