DiscusnAfricans
Past President
I've seen some posts recently where people talk about a broken center brace on their tank. Some people act as if you have to replace it right away, and if you don't, the tank will explode.
I bought a 5' 120g tank about 5 or 6 years ago, and it has been running the whole time. When I bought it, the center brace had been broken out because the person was using the tank to culture live rock.
I bought a new top frame for the tank, but never got around to replacing it. I have not had any problems with this tank, but am concerned about the possiblity of 120 gallons of water bursting through the seams.
How important are center braces? The tank does not seem to have extra thick glass, and has not shown any signs of bowing or other degradation.
Anyone have a negative experience with a tank missing a center brace that was originally built that way?
I bought a 5' 120g tank about 5 or 6 years ago, and it has been running the whole time. When I bought it, the center brace had been broken out because the person was using the tank to culture live rock.
I bought a new top frame for the tank, but never got around to replacing it. I have not had any problems with this tank, but am concerned about the possiblity of 120 gallons of water bursting through the seams.
How important are center braces? The tank does not seem to have extra thick glass, and has not shown any signs of bowing or other degradation.
Anyone have a negative experience with a tank missing a center brace that was originally built that way?