Is the center brace necessary?

[YellowBelly]

Is the center brace on the Perfecto aquariums are necessary? If they don't give much support I plan to cut mine out but still leave the black trim on the edge of the tank. I have a 120 gallon reef ready aquarium. I want to take out this brace so I can put a light above the brace.

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[devilshand]

Yes , IMO they are very necessary....I would,nt want my glass 120 with a large amount of money invested in it, bowing.....not good...

[Otty]

The tank will bow out on both the front and back sides, you will be lucky if it doesn't break on you. IMO never remove that brace,

[zombie13]

i had a friend of mine cut that brace out and had the tank in his family room. well the tank busted not only did he loose his coral and fish. he had to replace his carpet, entertainment center, chairs well you get the drift. IMO I would not cut any braces they are there for a reason.

[crappyballer]

you can cut it out and replace it with acrylic

[sssnake]

The manufacturer put the center brace there for a reason and should be left alone. I wouldn't fiddle with it.

Just my 2 bits worth.