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Wanted: DIY instruction for replacing center brace with acrylic
- Thread starter dz6t
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Ekudl
Non-member
Hi DZ6T,
I replaced my center brace some time ago on my 36 Gl Bow tank. What I simply did was cut a 2 inch piece wide of a acrylic about 10 inches long. Then I used Gorilla glue on both ends of the acrylic piece and glued that underneath the brace. To hold that in place and for additional support I used 2 Nylon screws and nuts on each end of the brace. Then I simply cut out the brace exposing the acrylic piece. I even did this process when the tank was filled with an established Reef system. Sorry no pics right now, I may find them later for you if you wish I think I still have them. Also ironically I migrated this system last year into a 54 Gl Corner tank and I love it!!!
- Ekudl
I replaced my center brace some time ago on my 36 Gl Bow tank. What I simply did was cut a 2 inch piece wide of a acrylic about 10 inches long. Then I used Gorilla glue on both ends of the acrylic piece and glued that underneath the brace. To hold that in place and for additional support I used 2 Nylon screws and nuts on each end of the brace. Then I simply cut out the brace exposing the acrylic piece. I even did this process when the tank was filled with an established Reef system. Sorry no pics right now, I may find them later for you if you wish I think I still have them. Also ironically I migrated this system last year into a 54 Gl Corner tank and I love it!!!
- Ekudl
dedfish
That's Mr.Murphy to you!
Because Ekudl is lazy..... 
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=259121
Just kidding. He's actually a very hardworking guy. I work with him, I don't usually call people I don't know names.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=259121
Just kidding. He's actually a very hardworking guy. I work with him, I don't usually call people I don't know names.
NateHanson
Non-member
Gorrila glue is a polyurethane glue.
Probably a decent choice, but even better would be West Epoxy. (it's more expensive though)
I did just as Jason describes, but with epoxy.
Probably a decent choice, but even better would be West Epoxy. (it's more expensive though)
I did just as Jason describes, but with epoxy.
RichConley
Attack of the Killer Cute
Be careful will Gorilla Glue. It expands as it cures, so you need to clamp things down, and clean up before it totally hardens, or you're gonna have glue/foam all over everything.
Its really strong though...I think theres 2 bottles of it in my stand... personally, I wish I could skip the wood and just use the glue to build a stand.
Its really strong though...I think theres 2 bottles of it in my stand... personally, I wish I could skip the wood and just use the glue to build a stand.
