Tank top support

[cac0ethes]

I just got this 200g yesterday one of the only things I dont like about it is the support running across the top I was wondering if I can cut that out or is it adding the necessary rigidity that the glass needs could I cut that out and add some on the sides? the glass is 1/2 inch I would like to run it without the canopy but the center glass is to much of a eye sore

 

[Magnus042]

You could remove it, but then youd have to eurobrace it. I WOULD NOT fill the tank without any bracing.

 

[Paul Sands]

You needed a poll for this?

 

[cac0ethes]

You needed a poll for this?

This was my second post I just wanted to play around with it

 

[Paul Sands]

This was my second post I just wanted to play around with it

Mostly joking. Don’t cut the support. It’s structural.

 

[cac0ethes]

Mostly joking. Don’t cut the support. It’s structural.

do you think it will mess with my lighting the calcium buildup is stuck between the 2 panels I guess I could always do softies in the center

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Hey, did not say #WelcometoR2R in your other post. So welcome.

I can’t really say about structure. I will say it does block light but not a huge deal. I do think they use the brace as support for glass lids. My 180 has 2 braces my glass tops sit in. I often think if I cut them out it would not make a difference. But again don’t go by me on structure.