centerbrace broke on 72 bowfront

[georgelc86]

Here are some pics from my 72 bow break/repair. The glass flexed out about 2.5inches I had to drop the water level to about 1 inch from the sand to have it flex back to about .5 inch from normal. $20 bucks to replace. The top was ordered from a place in long island.

 

[Rim_Reefer]

I wound up ordering mine from my lfs tropical showcase in hicksville li. i think it cost 25 or so for the brace. I had called central aquatics and they said no warranty but you can order it through any of our suppliers. Changing the brace only took about 15 mins with two people. I dropped the water half way pulled the old brace of by breaking it into pieces using some pliers to get started. then scraped off silicone with razorblade ,test fit new one then place silicone inside new brace and pressed it on. I put some weight on top of it and put my clamp back on it for a day until silicone was dry. I only did this because i filled it back up right away. Everything went smooth and quick definitely just go get a new brace instead of new tank.

 

[sobeejoe]

Hi all. I just joined this forum to get some help. First off, I am going to say that I am not aquarium savvy in any way. I have had one in the past, and I have one now. I know a little bit about these, but learning as I go.
I acquired a tank from CL a few months ago. The center beam was broken when we got the tank from the people. We brought it home, set it up, and I crazy glued the piece back together. It worked and we had the tank set up in another room for about a month. This weekend I moved the tank to the front room, and when we were adding buckets of water, the plastic piece broke again and there is about 1/2" gap where the plastic would meet. (its not broken in the middle, its broken in the back where the brace meets the tank)
my question is WHAT DO I DO?

Its a 75 bowfront aquaium that looks like its wood? its not plexi but glass.

 

[CDANN76]

I would replace that top brace or tank ASAP. crazy glue alone will not hold the amount of force/weight that is being placed on a bow front aquarium.. I also have a 72 bow..also this is an old thread you may want to start a new one of your own to get better hits/advice.. good luck.. BTW welcome to MR..