Bracing Glass Options?

Discussion in 'General Reef Topics' started by adamwheel, May 18, 2012.

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  1. adamwheel

    adamwheel Plankton

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    I'm beginning to plan a 78x24x24 reef aquarium. I'd like to go open top with LED's hanging from above (so no canopy please). What are my best options with respect to braces? Euro bracing? I'd like it as clean as possible on the top as it will be in view but obviously do not want to compromise stability.

    Cheers,

    Adam

    Posted this in DIY yesterday. Apologies for repeat.
     
    adamwheel, May 18, 2012
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  2. loneracer05

    loneracer05 Clown Trigger

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    Im tossing around the idea of removing my center brace on my 210.im thinking of making a new trim for the top of the tank out of angle iron and having it anodized or powder coated to keep the rust away
     
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  3. adamwheel

    adamwheel Plankton

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    interesting thought

    Our entire house is kind of industrial/modern. That's a pretty good idea. I might just steal that.

    Are my options:
    1. standard bracing with center brace
    2. euro bracing

    Is that it?

    If it's going to be 78" in length. Will I need more than one brace extening from the back to the front (center brace)?
     
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