Eurobrace vs rimless?

[pandagobyguy]

Why do people prefer eurobraces? Just for looks? Does it stop jumping?

Im trying to think of other ways it is helpful. Too me, it just seems like a way to complicate maitanence but, i wonder if it helps with jumping or something i havent thought...

 

[cmcoker]

Probably has to do with size of tank, and cost factors
I found it to be a pain when running wires to pumps

 

[Gareth elliott]

Eurobracing vs rimless allows thinner glass to be used. Certain tank sizes cost would be prohibitively expensive to fabricate rimless. Or at least to purchase for the average consumer.

While still preserving most of the benefits of a rimless tank.

 

[hart24601]

Less splashing, stronger, fewer jumpers if keeping open top as many fish dash to glass and then straight up, helps keep some species of snails in, if you get a screen top the euro looks better imo with clear acrylic cover and screen.

I have a miracles custom 120 rimless and 180 eurobraced and to my amazement I prefer the eurobrace.

 

[becks]

I've had both and Rimless every time for me, I prefer the cleaner look

 

[Rakie]

If you live in a state that has earthquakes, rimless is a very bad idea.

 

[Bacon505]

I think the purpose of eurobrace is to fortify the glass pannel, especially anything over 24”H.

 

[pandagobyguy]

Thanks everyone! I hadnt even thought of the structural aspect.

 

[Mandelstam]

I think the purpose of eurobrace is to fortify the glass pannel, especially anything over 24”H.

Over 24" a lot of people recommend a bottom brace as well.

 

[Bacon505]

If you’re talking about bottom trim then yes, most go with foam or some kind of padding. I personally prefer the plastic trim. Not just over 24” tho for the bottom, its recommened for any rinless to help with uneven surface on your stand. Any uneven area even if the tank sitting on a grain of sand over time creates preasure point and will cause the glass to crack.

 

[carlo_oz]

I’ve also have had both and in my experience. I like the clean look of the rimless tank but, living in California and for pice of mind. I would go with the euro Tank.

 

[Zwogle]

Both are great, I went euro for construction reasons, but I do like avoiding splashes from pumps and glass cleaning.

 

[pandagobyguy]

Both are great, I went euro for construction reasons, but I do like avoiding splashes from pumps and glass cleaning.

Didnt think of the water thing too. Would be nice to not need to wipe the glass everytime i touch something....

 

[Mandelstam]

If you’re talking about bottom trim then yes, most go with foam or some kind of padding. I personally prefer the plastic trim. Not just over 24” tho for the bottom, its recommened for any rinless to help with uneven surface on your stand. Any uneven area even if the tank sitting on a grain of sand over time creates preasure point and will cause the glass to crack.

No, I'm talking about an internal brace on the bottom to provide a bigger/wider silicone seal between the bottom panel and the side panels. Tall tanks put a lot of forces on the bottom seal and if you're on the skimpy side with glass thickness and countering that with euro bracing on top you should do it on the bottom as well. But it all depends on the glass thickness and what safety factor you feel comfortable with.

 

[Bacon505]

Humm.. never seen one before. Good to know.

 

[Mandelstam]

Humm.. never seen one before. Good to know.

Yea, it's a quite easy and cheap trick to strengthen the bottom glue joint. Well, cheaper than making the entire bottom panel thicker just because you need wider joints along the edges.