Replace trim with glass braces?

pbauec · May 18, 2015

My 90g trim is damaged at the center brace and would prefer to see the trim gone than replace it. If i were to add 1/2" x 4" glass braces at the center and the sides would that compensate for the lost structure? Or should I look into a full eurobrace? And should they be mounted on the inside or top of the side glass? What is the strongest reef safe silicon available?

Reefing Madness · May 21, 2015

Yea, you could do that with no issues. You can mount the new glass on top of the exsisting tank.
GE I Silicone
Aquarium Silicone

redfishbluefish · May 21, 2015

I've never done this replacement, but can comment on the type of silicone you need to use. I would recommend using an RTV silicone over something like GE Silicone I. The reason is the RTV's have greater adhesive properties, and that's what you want when doing euro-bracing (or building a large tank.) GE Silicone I works great for installing baffles in a sump, or building a small tank.