Can i remove the tank bracket?

[Common Blevil]

I want to upgrade and wasn't sure if i want 98 l(25 g) 80*35*35 cm (32"*14"*14") or 128 l (35 g) 80*40*40 cm(32"*16"*16"). But now i understood that 35 gallon has these 2 brackets and i wouldn't be able to put my spotlights on it. 25 gallon doesn't have brackets. Glass thickness is 5 mm in 25 g and 6 mm in 35 g. Will i be able to remove 1 bracket at the back and put my lights, or is it better to just buy a smaller tank without brackets?

Approximate image of 25 g

Vs 35 gallon with brackets

 

[apac]

Put the dimensions into a fish tank glass thickness calculator and see what glass thickness it recommends. To be honest, 5mm glass would be pushing the limits without braces.

I think you would need 7mm glass for either size without braces

 

[twentyleagues]

From the pic I cant tell what the brackets are supposed to do. They are not eurobracing as they dont go from one end to the other, it also doesnt appear to go front to back. Is it there to hold a lid? Can you get a better pic or description of the tank? 5 or 6 mm glass does seem a bit thin on that size tank without bracing of some sort. I have a 30g cube that is .25" glass its 20x20x18" but it has that black plastic trim top and bottom.
According to a calculator those are below a suitable safety factor 5mm=3.0 and 6mm=3.4 the lowest appropriate safety factor would be 7mm for a 3.8 this is also assuming that the bottom glass is thicker. The calculator I used would not let me change the bottom thickness which was closer to 7mm for both tank sizes.

edit I guess those could be there to help keep that longer taller section of glass from bowing under pressure. Seems weird that they would not just take it end to end though. This may be the case on second thought I would not remove them.
Are your lights a clip on style that that brace would not allow you to clip it on? Mabe design a stand to hold the lights that does not need them to attach to the tank?
You can see the coffee starting to kick in...lol

 

[apac]

They leave gaps at the end of the braces for pipes and cables.

 

[Common Blevil]

Put the dimensions into a fish tank glass thickness calculator and see what glass thickness it recommends. To be honest, 5mm glass would be pushing the limits without braces.

I think you would need 7mm glass for either size without braces

I put it and it recommends 5.3 for the first and 6.3 for the second. The main problem is that all the tanks of that size available are 5-6 mm thick. And why do i need to buy a kit for a lot of money if all i need is the glass box.
Also i have a 15 gallon from the same company and it has 4 mm thick walls. The tank is running more than a year and is fine.

 

[Common Blevil]

From the pic I cant tell what the brackets are supposed to do. They are not eurobracing as they dont go from one end to the other, it also doesnt appear to go front to back. Is it there to hold a lid? Can you get a better pic or description of the tank? 5 or 6 mm glass does seem a bit thin on that size tank without bracing of some sort. I have a 30g cube that is .25" glass its 20x20x18" but it has that black plastic trim top and bottom.
According to a calculator those are below a suitable safety factor 5mm=3.0 and 6mm=3.4 the lowest appropriate safety factor would be 7mm for a 3.8 this is also assuming that the bottom glass is thicker. The calculator I used would not let me change the bottom thickness which was closer to 7mm for both tank sizes.

edit I guess those could be there to help keep that longer taller section of glass from bowing under pressure. Seems weird that they would not just take it end to end though. This may be the case on second thought I would not remove them.
Are your lights a clip on style that that brace would not allow you to clip it on? Mabe design a stand to hold the lights that does not need them to attach to the tank?
You can see the coffee starting to kick in...lol

I agree that these braces are weird. It's like they are there just to be, not to serve a purpose except for holding a lid(and my lid is combined from multiple plexiglass pieces so it's customisable and reusable for different tanks, so I don't need this stupid rim). I guess braces will stabilise the glass a little but they are still weird.
The main problem is that i can't really DIY much with these lights. The only thing i can think of is to put lights on the sides. They seem like 2 lights from the sides will cover the tank. Plus it is near the window so lighting isn't the problem. But still...

 

[Common Blevil]

They leave gaps at the end of the braces for pipes and cables.

Still the gaps are large.

 

[Common Blevil]

The main thing, a lot of local aquarists use these tanks without a problem, but I'm still unsure

 

[Common Blevil]

I just googled everything i can find locally and all ≈30 gallon tanks have 6 mm thickness. Not even one with at least 7. People keep them and my friend said it might be ok with brackets but I'm now thinking is it even worth upgrading at this point. And all i wanted is to try to pair some gobies and provide more space for fish.

 

[Common Blevil]

I might add that tank will not run for decades and i plan to have it for 3 - 4 years max while I'm studying in uni

 

[Ryan - Serious Reefs]

I'd ask the manufacture what those brackets are for. They don't look like typical structural supports. Possible they are to prevent bowing ?

 

[apac]

I didn’t realise the 35g had 6mm glass. Maybe you can remove one of those braces.

 

[Common Blevil]

I'd ask the manufacture what those brackets are for. They don't look like typical structural supports. Possible they are to prevent bowing ?

I think it's the only reason besides being a crappy lid support. I am still inly planning to buy a tank, and will do it in a few months, but from what other people told me it should be fine... Will update if I wake up because all my aquarium insides decided to move right on to my bed.

 

[Common Blevil]

I didn’t realise the 35g had 6mm glass. Maybe you can remove one of those braces.

From what i thought about i should be fine with them, i will try to make a hellish contraption to put my lamps onto. Amalgamation of all lamp supports i have. Either that or just put the lamps to the sides.