take out center brace?

[marlinmero]

im wanting to use my 55gallon as a sump but the center brace is in the way. can i safely bust this out since the tanks only going to be half full?

 

[Dalbery]

Glass or acrylic?

 

[khaosinc]

I would, esoecially if you are putting in baffles or the like which would have virtually the same effect if not stronger if properly installed.

 

[slim_jim989]

Go a ahead if it's acrylic and if it's glass make sure the baffles are good and bonded a's the glass tank might bow some

 

[marlinmero]

well center brace is gone. and i filled the tank full and left it in the back of my truck over night and no blow outs so im going to trust. and thats kinda what i was thinkin. with all the baffles it should hold it as well. Thank you for the reassurance. lol

 

[07FocusST]

if you remove the center brace then make sure you have a sturdy baffle around the middle, or have a few baffles overall to spread the load of water pressing outwards....