Stand Brace Removel?

[EVReef3]

Im getting ready to set up my 90gal. The problem im having is that the sump can only be fitted from the top and i dont want to be stuck with the same sump in case i want to fit a bigger one down the road. Can i remove the brace in the front? And to cover for taking it out, can i add additional wood beams/planks to the four corners(red arrows)?



and this is the top of the stand. The tank doesn't sit on this but im sure that's there to give more support to the stand. I am thinking about getting a stronger pice of wood there for additional support.




Any suggestions?

 

[Joost's reef]

Just remove it once you get the new sump and then put it back. You properly have to drain the DT first though

 

[AZDesertRat]

The span would be to great without a center brace. Put it back in once the sump is in place.

 

[ronnie]

Get the biggest sump you can fit. Then you don't have to worry about getting a bigger one in there.