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Started by Guest_FishMan81_* , Dec 22 2010 06:46 PM

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#1 Guest_FishMan81_*

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Posted 22 December 2010 - 06:46 PM

hey all just got home and the middle brace on my 125 is broken.just wandering if i should take it down or if it will be ok anyone ever have a problem with this?

Edited by FishMan81, 22 December 2010 - 06:47 PM.

#2 Guest_Newt_*

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Posted 22 December 2010 - 07:04 PM

Can you see any bowing in your tank? If so, immediately drain it about halfway and put a new frame or makeshift brace on pronto. I think some tanks are built in such a way that the brace is necessary for integrity, while on others it is just for added security.

#3 Guest_FishMan81_*

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Posted 22 December 2010 - 08:21 PM

ok i went and got a clamp. now the question is can this brace be fixed say with crazy glue or something stronger?

#4 Guest_Newt_*

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Posted 22 December 2010 - 08:43 PM

What I would do is get a piece of material about the length of the brace, and glue the pieces to that, instead of gluing the broken ends back together. That way you get a much larger, stronger glued surface.

#5 Guest_FishMan81_*

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Posted 22 December 2010 - 08:50 PM

ok ill try that thanks for the help.

#6 Guest_pjenkins_*

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Posted 23 December 2010 - 01:37 AM

As newt said i would find other material to glue to but for kicks and giggles i would drill a hole in each end and but a small bolt and nut fo added protection. That way it does not move or flex.

#7 Guest_FishMan81_*

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Posted 23 December 2010 - 10:49 PM

ok i think im gonna replace the top frame but i cant seem to find anywhere that sells them does anyone know where i might find one?

#8 Guest_exasperatus2002_*

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Posted 24 December 2010 - 08:55 AM

ok i think im gonna replace the top frame but i cant seem to find anywhere that sells them does anyone know where i might find one?

Contact the manufacturer to see if you can order a replacement.

#9 Guest_Newt_*

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Posted 24 December 2010 - 05:52 PM

I've gotten my local petshop to order them for me. It helps to know the tank manufacturer, as the different makers have slightly different dimensions on their frames.