Tank Brace Broken

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  1. Clthomps

    Clthomps Astrea Snail

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    About four hours ago the center brace on my 55g broke at the edge of the glass, and the glass started to bow, I immediately drained the tank and put the resident hermit crabs in a plastic bin, then i attached the filter to the bin.


    Is there any way to repair the center brace?
     

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  2. eggerstout

    eggerstout Skunk Shrimp

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    I'd replace it with something bigger, upgrade.
     
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  3. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    +1. Thats what happens whenever something goes out. And a lot of times even when something isnt broke...;)
    Seeing this, Ive noticed most tanks have some sort of center brace. Mine doesn't. Should I be concerned?:confused:
     
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  4. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    if you think a 55 bows, try a 150. when the same thing happened to my tank i used aluminum angle and welded them together to replace the plastic then siliconed in place
     
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  5. t-hac

    t-hac Flamingo Tongue

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    that sucks man UPgrade! :p

    and yea aluminum sounds like a good idea,
    -dosent corrode
    -lightweight
    -strong!

    i guess the plastic can absorb some of the salt and eventually dries out and becomes brittle...
     
    t-hac, Sep 16, 2008
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  6. sssnake

    sssnake Montipora Digitata

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    If the manufacturer did not put a brace I wouldn't worry.
     
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  7. sssnake

    sssnake Montipora Digitata

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    I wouldn't bother.

    Perfect opportunity to get a new tank :)
     
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  8. Clthomps

    Clthomps Astrea Snail

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    Yea I would love a new tank, But at this point I don't have the cash, I also am moving in 2 years or so.

    Well I guess I have reptile tank now.
     
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  9. BluePhish

    BluePhish Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    the price of a new 55 gal tank only is pennys, there's so many around you could probly find a used one for free or at most 25-30 bucks. try craigslist.com
     
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  10. Clthomps

    Clthomps Astrea Snail

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    getting another 55 is no problem, I just can't afford the 240+ tank that I want ;)
     
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