Center beam ?

[Ryeguy1284]

I just read something about a good tank with thick glass tank not needing a center beam what's the deal with that cause I have a cheap tank


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[Xingu]

Center braces help keep the tank from bowing. Thin glass does not hold up as well as thick glass when stressed.

 

[Ryeguy1284]

Oh ok I see so I'm good I only have a small tank



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[Reefing Madness]

Thick glass tanks are strong enough not to bow, and therefore do not need them. But they are much thicker than normal tanks, just for this.

 

[Keepnitreel]

Friend of mine bought a used 75g that had 1/2" glass with no center brace. He paid $10 for the tank, why am I never around for deals like this :banghead:

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[Reefing Madness]

Friend of mine bought a used 75g that had 1/2" glass with no center brace. He paid $10 for the tank, why am I never around for deals like this :banghead:

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Right on, Im tellin ya right!!

 

[Ryeguy1284]

Wow I been looking for a nice tank for 6 months and just can't find one I can afford


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[Keepnitreel]

Wow I been looking for a nice tank for 6 months and just can't find one I can afford


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Local reef club forums have fantastic deals in the buy/sell section.
I bought a 160g(7ft) with 125g sump, stand, hood & all the plumbing for $525.
I almost bought a complete 75g setup with a coast to coast beananimal overflow for $100 but someone cut my throat on the deal, just to list it on Craigslist two weeks later for $200.
Glad that happened though cause I'm much happier with the 160g, 7ft is sweet!

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