Acrylic Bracing, need some assistance

Elmo18 · 05-22-2002, 01:56 AM

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 · 05-22-2002, 04:31 AM

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** · 05-22-2002, 06:58 PM

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.

05-22-2002, 01:56 AM	#1
Elmo18 Governor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,514	Acrylic Bracing, need some assistance 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

05-22-2002, 06:58 PM	#3
Ninong Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Louisiana Posts: 19,500	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. __________________ Ninong

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05-22-2002, 04:31 AM	#2
tendar Governor Join Date: May 2000 Location: tempe,AZ Posts: 1,114	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.

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