Can you show a video on how to fix the brace on a bow tank because no where can I find the frame. Tried the sites you mentioned but was unsuccessful so can you tell me if I can use plexiglass to make a brace.
Good info, I've got an old 33 long that never had the cross brace, glass is a lot thicker than my 55s, even my 75. I believe that it's also tempered glass as well.
I’m so glad you came back! Love your videos brother. Very informative and helpful! Definitely helped me in my fish room! I have 20 tanks . Just started a RUclips channel as well . You’re definitely an inspiration for me in this hobby !!Keep it up!! I’m in pa as well!!
We’re in chambersburg pa . About 40 minutes south of Harrisburg. You keep it about the hobby! DIY stuff. I save a lot of money building stuff myself! Thank you for the tank re-seal video. It worked out for me!! Keep doing what you do!! You ever hit up the Keystone Clash? We take the trip up for that show
What are your thoughts on eurobracing? There are many videos showing people removing the top frames, including the cross braces, and replacing wit ha thicker glass piece functioning as a cross brace but just siliconed onto the top of the aquarium. I have to admit, it looks nice, but of course that's a tank that needs to last for potentially decades. Any thoughts on the long term stability of a tank that's been modified like that?
@@TrafishAquatics I could listen to you all day my friend mattered fact it's either on my phone always or I just display it on my big TV in my living room and even if I'm working on stuff I still listen to you lol
my daughter is trying to set up an aquarium in her classroom that is an old used aquarium that they had at the school and has not been used in years. it is a 125-gallon tank, and the weird thing is it has a top frame on it but no bottom one. she does not know if somebody removed it or if it came with no bottom frame. is that a type of tank that has no bottom frame? she has some homemade stand that goes with it I'm not really sure if this tank is safe to use or what since all anyone can say is it used to be set up half in a recess in the wall and on a stand with fish in it many years ago.
I have a 90 gallon oceanic bow front with original stand... The top plastic frame is only held on by a single bead of silicone on the edge of the glass. (There is a gap on both sides all around the plastic) It did have a weak thin brace in the middle to separate the covers. Would it be ok if I removed it entirely. The bottom is braced very well and siliconed fully against the glass
I have a much older tempered marineland 56 gallon column tank the top brace is gone but the bottom one is there. I can't seem find a frame for it 30L x 18W x 24H. Debating just "sending it" it had a small leak on the bottom left side panel just tore it down for reseal. Would you suggest euro bracing it if I can't find a plastic frame?
I have an older 130 gall with super thick glass and a triple stacked glass brace in the middle. And braces at the ends of the tank about 3 in wide Can i run it rimless?
I have a 55 gallon tank that doesn't have a cross brace but it has plastic on it's top and bottom edges. The bottom edging is falling off though and I don't know if I need it or the cross brace. The glass on it is 1/4 inch thick and I gotta say it's much heavier than the last 55 gallon I had that had a cross brace.
I wanna get a 65 gallon, they have too frames and one cross brace...I'd leave the top frame but i would have to cut out the brace. Hate the dark spots in tank from it especially seeing they make 65 rimless tanks now with zero bracing
Online calculators say i am fine with a 5mm glass, but my tank is 35 1/2* 19 1/2 * 10" (very wide), but im not sure, i would add one big cross brace, what would you do in my case? Or Let it as a rimless one?
Great i bought a 55 gallon($40) I think, its 48L×18inw×24h its has wood around the frame the cross bar is broke 😩 and has a 6 in section of silicon coming up i bought it for my 5 inch 2 yr old turtle i had it filled a couple iches up to see if it leaked right away but nothing after watching this im not to sure to chance it thinking of just filling it halfway
I actually wish my 40 breeder had a cross brace, for no other reason than I'd prefer split lids. The 3' long versa-top lid is heavy and hard to prop open without disturbing things. Split versa-tops like on the 50s and up would be so much nicer, IMO. Maybe I'll come up with something myself.
are 40 breeders too big to safely remove the top plastic? they dont have a cross brace but they are a big aquarium. has anyone tried this? whats the biggest tank anyone safely does this on? maybe another video detailing exactly which tanks have been successful? if there is one guy that did one 40 gal tank, ok. if there are 500 guys that did 5000 x 40 gal tanks then i can relax. a video kind of like that would be awesome. maybe tell us like above X gallons gets sketchy etc. thanks for reading my long winded post and thank you in advance if anyone comments
Was there originally cross bracing on the tank and it broke off or was the tank designed without the cross bracing, also is it the 5 foot 120 or the 4 foot 120
@@nhhhyhhgyy I’ve been running it for almost two months I filled it up with water and let it sit out side for a few days just in case it did go wrong .
Can you show a video on how to fix the brace on a bow tank because no where can I find the frame. Tried the sites you mentioned but was unsuccessful so can you tell me if I can use plexiglass to make a brace.
Good info, I've got an old 33 long that never had the cross brace, glass is a lot thicker than my 55s, even my 75. I believe that it's also tempered glass as well.
Yep thats the older style, good quality 33 gals
Do you still have that 75 gallon
Yes I do. And still in use after 3 years
Kool I heard or read ppl said their 75 gallon cracked taking the rim off
I’m so glad you came back! Love your videos brother. Very informative and helpful! Definitely helped me in my fish room! I have 20 tanks . Just started a RUclips channel as well . You’re definitely an inspiration for me in this hobby !!Keep it up!! I’m in pa as well!!
Nice! Where in PA?
We’re in chambersburg pa . About 40 minutes south of Harrisburg. You keep it about the hobby! DIY stuff. I save a lot of money building stuff myself! Thank you for the tank re-seal video. It worked out for me!! Keep doing what you do!! You ever hit up the Keystone Clash? We take the trip up for that show
I'll probably be at the next one!
@@TrafishAquatics Cool brother ! We hope to see you there ! Keep up those videos !! I’ll be watching! Great information!
Great video...very informative, glad to see you are doing more videos again. ...thank you
Does the cross brace need to be supported from the bottom by the stand or just the perimeter support is good enough?
What are your thoughts on eurobracing? There are many videos showing people removing the top frames, including the cross braces, and replacing wit ha thicker glass piece functioning as a cross brace but just siliconed onto the top of the aquarium. I have to admit, it looks nice, but of course that's a tank that needs to last for potentially decades. Any thoughts on the long term stability of a tank that's been modified like that?
Good informative video. Thanks.
Trafish as always I thank you But your knowledge and expertise! I hope you have a wonderful holiday this year and we'll talk to you soon Bud! Ttys
Thank you
@@TrafishAquatics I could listen to you all day my friend mattered fact it's either on my phone always or I just display it on my big TV in my living room and even if I'm working on stuff I still listen to you lol
How much is it to replace a large frame? I think I have an odd sized tank, and both braces are missing. 140g, 72"x19"x24"
my daughter is trying to set up an aquarium in her classroom that is an old used aquarium that they had at the school and has not been used in years.
it is a 125-gallon tank, and the weird thing is it has a top frame on it but no bottom one. she does not know if somebody removed it or if it came with no bottom frame. is that a type of tank that has no bottom frame?
she has some homemade stand that goes with it I'm not really sure if this tank is safe to use or what since all anyone can say is it used to be set up half in a recess in the wall and on a stand with fish in it many years ago.
I have a 90 gallon oceanic bow front with original stand... The top plastic frame is only held on by a single bead of silicone on the edge of the glass. (There is a gap on both sides all around the plastic) It did have a weak thin brace in the middle to separate the covers. Would it be ok if I removed it entirely. The bottom is braced very well and siliconed fully against the glass
I wouldnt
I have a much older tempered marineland 56 gallon column tank the top brace is gone but the bottom one is there. I can't seem find a frame for it 30L x 18W x 24H. Debating just "sending it" it had a small leak on the bottom left side panel just tore it down for reseal. Would you suggest euro bracing it if I can't find a plastic frame?
I have an older 130 gall with super thick glass and a triple stacked glass brace in the middle. And braces at the ends of the tank about 3 in wide Can i run it rimless?
I have a 55 gallon tank that doesn't have a cross brace but it has plastic on it's top and bottom edges. The bottom edging is falling off though and I don't know if I need it or the cross brace. The glass on it is 1/4 inch thick and I gotta say it's much heavier than the last 55 gallon I had that had a cross brace.
Probably wasnt made with one so it should be fine
I wanna get a 65 gallon, they have too frames and one cross brace...I'd leave the top frame but i would have to cut out the brace. Hate the dark spots in tank from it especially seeing they make 65 rimless tanks now with zero bracing
@@tattedup1189 get the 65 rimless one then
Online calculators say i am fine with a 5mm glass, but my tank is 35 1/2* 19 1/2 * 10" (very wide), but im not sure, i would add one big cross brace, what would you do in my case? Or Let it as a rimless one?
Only 10" tall you should be ok
Great i bought a 55 gallon($40) I think, its 48L×18inw×24h its has wood around the frame the cross bar is broke 😩 and has a 6 in section of silicon coming up i bought it for my 5 inch 2 yr old turtle i had it filled a couple iches up to see if it leaked right away but nothing after watching this im not to sure to chance it thinking of just filling it halfway
Can I remove a glass top brace off a 40 gallon tank if I only fill it up half way to convert to a turtle tank?
Good video, subscribed
Can you remove a cross brace if you are using a 75 gallon aquarium as a reptile enclosure with no water?
I have a rimless 10 gallon tank. Will it break? I have it on wooden shelf
Thank you for giving correct info. I watched someone new and he wasn’t giving correct information. I know better but a lot of people don’t 🙈❤️
Can I replace top and bottom frame at same time? And can I reseal while top and bottom frame off?
Where can I buy the cross brace?
would you buy a used 210 frame aquarium that the middle frame support has a small crack for $300
I would make sure i could find a replacement frame first, 210 frames are harder to get
I remove ALL my top frames (have never owned one over 50 gallons though).
Thanks so much for clearing up all the details!
do you think a 29 gal would be okay without a top brace? I’m very skeptical since more people do 20 or less
@@vada.3320 Yeah it's definitely okay
I'm looking to get a 65 gallon it has a cross brace and the top frame...i wouldn't remove the top frame but i can't stand that middle cross brace...
5ft x 1.5ft × 2ft.. L×B×H...12mm glass. Should we use bracing in bottom or only top center & side bracing will work good ? Plz reply me 🙏
I have the same problem with the same dimensions, did you find out the answer to your question?
Does someone have a link to where you can buy a cross brace?
I actually wish my 40 breeder had a cross brace, for no other reason than I'd prefer split lids. The 3' long versa-top lid is heavy and hard to prop open without disturbing things. Split versa-tops like on the 50s and up would be so much nicer, IMO. Maybe I'll come up with something myself.
Good luck 🤞
are 40 breeders too big to safely remove the top plastic? they dont have a cross brace but they are a big aquarium. has anyone tried this? whats the biggest tank anyone safely does this on? maybe another video detailing exactly which tanks have been successful? if there is one guy that did one 40 gal tank, ok. if there are 500 guys that did 5000 x 40 gal tanks then i can relax. a video kind of like that would be awesome. maybe tell us like above X gallons gets sketchy etc. thanks for reading my long winded post and thank you in advance if anyone comments
How often do you do water change for your 300 Gallon aquarium and how much?
50 gallons once a week currently based on feeding and stock levels
I have 120 gallon tank with no cross-bracing what can I do?? Please help
Was there originally cross bracing on the tank and it broke off or was the tank designed without the cross bracing, also is it the 5 foot 120 or the 4 foot 120
@@TrafishAquatics it was designed without
Then no worries 😁, if you want to add some i would do a euro brace like the older oceanic tanks had
And the other answer is I have no idea due to don't have a measuring tape
@@TrafishAquatics
what is that ??
I’m gonna have to replace the top frame. I see the bottom frame is cracked too. Ugh. I hate this. 65 gallon.
When you go over 1 meter in length most if not all material will start to bow
Pretty much
I filled my 65 gallon and the top is cracked and bowing the crack is showing.
Love that pothos….
Thanks
I just de rim my 75 gallon yesterday n I actually have it outside filed with water just in case it breaks basically testing it out.
Did it work? I just did the same to my 40 breeder. I’m thinking about adding euro braces
@@Mckenzieroseparsons yes it’s up and running
@@mrtrella83 how long have you been running it for I just did it today scared to fill it up tho
@@nhhhyhhgyy I’ve been running it for almost two months I filled it up with water and let it sit out side for a few days just in case it did go wrong .
@@mrtrella83 is it still running well
I did the same thing with my 2’x2’x2’ tank
Just think about bringing it inside now
My cross brace is cracked
Looked this up after noticing a bow in my glass lol.