center brace issue

[scabbedwings616]

I was adding cured live rock to my tank. let it be hold, I was all thumbs today. I dropped a piece and it broke my center brace. I have a 37 gallon tank. I was wondering if there is a way to fix this. I went to home depot and bought a clamp to hold it for now. I am afraid that one day it will just crack and ill come home to nothing. What can I do? I do not have the means to upgrade the lights right now either. will the clamp help out temporarily? any advice would be great.

 

[scabbedwings616]

 

[scabbedwings616]

When I clamped it, it went back no issue. When released, it is bowing.

 

[AdamNC]

Keep the clamp on and get in contact with the tank manufacturer to get a replacement. Have someone there to assist you to help hold the tank and get the new piece on. Also drain as much water as you can, nice time to do a big water change though.

 

[scabbedwings616]

Yeah I was doing that on top of adding live rock. I think it was a blessing. I will be upgrading the tank to a 65 and getting a small 29 gallon for frags and my sons clownfish. Right now they are in a 10 gallon and 20 pounds of live rock and one anemone. I will get credit for the tank and use that toward the 65 gallon tank!! Blessing in disguise!