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  1. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i got a 135 gallon tank today. its 72x17.5x25. it came with the tank stand hood and lights. the glass is about 3/4 of an inch thick it doesnt have a center brace. will this be a problem?
     
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  2. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    If it was made to have a brace it should have a brace.

    If it wasn't I would think the glass is thick enough for that height and length.
     
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  3. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    it doesnt look like it ever had a brace.
     
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    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    well I would fill it up and check how badly it bows in the front, if it doesn't your good. If it does I would make a brace out of wood.
     
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  5. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    i just filled it and it looks fine
     
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