smicko Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 hi all i got a 4ft(l) 2ft(w) 18(d) tank that was split in half. i have removed the piece of glass that sepparated the tank and was wondering if i should put a cross brace on the top there is a little movement along the sides of the tank. but would like to leave the bracing out if i can just for ease of catching fish. cheers, mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishyweare Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 mick what is the thickness of the glass ? my 4x2x15 tanks 10 mm base only have a rail around the top perimeter as a brace 40mm wide which the lids sit on . i have had these tanks for 10 years with out a problem cheers Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smicko Posted June 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 thanks for the quick reply paul the tank is made of 6mm glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishyweare Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 mate your base should be 10mm glass for a 2ft wide tank 6 mm i don't believe this is up to standard if you were to use this tank i would have it sitting on a solid base for support . and yes i would be bracing it. this is only what i believe will try and find some specs for you cheers Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 hey mick yes you need a bridge front to back's on that as 6mm will bow in the centre when full a slight bump and it will explode, has it got the front and back rail's/braces to put a bridge on. cheer's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smicko Posted June 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 hi trigger, no it doesnt have rails for the bracing or for lids so i will have to put them in. i filled the tank up (out the back lol) and it was bowing 15mm in the centre so emptied it rather quickly. i am thinking of putting two braces in 350mm from each end about 200 wide this way i can have smaller lids and it should stop any bowing do you think that would work? its only for breeding so it doesnt need to look pretty. cheers mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trigger Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 hey mick if you come over to my place i can cut you two 10mm thick 40mm wide rail's to go front and back out of some green float glass i have here to help you out. ps: or bring the tank with you and i'll fit them if this help's. cheer's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtr73 Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 From personal experience, anything over 2ft needs a center brace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smicko Posted July 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2009 thanks for the offer trigger i will measure what i need and give you a call in the next week to arrange sometime that suits you. cheers mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
