calvo15290
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Can I take off the center brace in my 75
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No, the tank will bow without that or by Eurobracing it.
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calvo15290
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Can I replace it with something clear ?
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Yes, Glass.
CrazyEyes
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The only reason I can imagine wanting to take the brace off would be for lighting purposes. If that's the case, grab a 3/8" piece of glass, 8 inches wide and silicone it wear the the plastic brace is. If the tank is full of water do this and let the silicone cure for 2 weeks before removing the original brace. If the tank is empty you can probably remove the center brace then add the glass brace.
pickupman66
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that is asking for trouble... I would NOT do it.
CrazyEyes
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I wouldn't remove the brace without having something in it's place. Trust me, if the manufacturer could build the trim without a trim they would have. Some tanks are fine without them. Depends on how they were built, I had a 72x18x29 that had 1/2" glass and no brace but that thing was built like a bomb shelter. In this case though, leave it or add something else.
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calvo15290
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The light leaves a dark spot thru the middle of the tank
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jmann124
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Like some have said, if you want the dark spot gone, remove the trim and brace and put in a clear glass brace. Only do it in that order if it has no water yet. If it is filled already, then put on the clear glass trim with a brace and give it a couple weeks before you remove the black trim.
Rhino
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Totally agree with this. Manufactures put them there for a reason.
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pickupman66
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What kind of light r u running? This was never an issue for my 75 with vho. I have an older glass cages tank with 1/2" glass. It still has those braces. Built like a brick outhouse.
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calvo15290
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MH
it's on one side to stop the line
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pickupman66
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OH. well um... If it were me, I would upgrade lights before messing with the integrity of my tank. Halides or a pair of LEF fuxtures will work around the brace yet still show a shadow due to their inherent design. Flourescent will make it vanish pretty darn good. get you a decent T-5 4 foot fixture and roll with it. TRUST me. that is the better way to go
