Acrylic Bracing, need some assistance

[Elmo18]

The 75 gallon acrylic has bracing goes the perimeter of the tank. This is different than the 80 gal glass that i had. It only has one center bracing. The problem with the acrylic is that I'm afraid not enough light will penetrate the water because of the bracing. Basically, it is a big piece of acrylic that covers the top, except for 2 rectangular cutouts.

Is it possible to maybe cut off more of the bracing? Or will it break the tank when I fill it with water? I'm only using VHO's this time and worried not much of it will go trhough the acrylic.

I will try post a pic of this tomorrow.

Thanks again,

Ilham

[tendar]

Cutting up the top would be a bad idea. I will probably lead to problems latter on if not right away. You should contact whom ever built the tank and ask but I would have to definetly dont cut it.

[Ninong]

All acrylic tanks are made that way. No, you can't cut away any of the top without doing serious damage to the structural integrity of the tank.