can i remove side braces if im going to baffle sump?

[mark freshwater]

Hi,
I'm going to make a 3 bay sump with a bubble trap on my 3x15x18.
Can i remove the side braces/lid holders as one is broken ?
As it is 15' wide and i'm using 4 glass baffles will this be enough support.
Thanks
Mark

 

[hotashes]

I would say certainly yes. The baffles will hold the brace :)

A.

 

[mark freshwater]

ok great thanks, also what about the centre brace its not a must to move it , it will be above the fuge , id like it gone but worried its structual