Re: [APD] Remove center brace from 75-gallon

["Jim Miller" <jim at jtmiller_com>]

rather than remove the brace why not just put a bit of reflective backed
insulation on it to keep it from being damaged?

jtm

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Adam N." <adam at xhaos_org>
To: "Aquatic Plants Digest" <aquatic-plants at actwin_com>; "North American
Native Fishes" <nanfa at aquaria_net>
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2003 9:52 AM
Subject: [APD] Remove center brace from 75-gallon


I have a 75-Gallon tank that I would like to remove the center brace from.
The reason that I'd like to do this is that I have a newish 2x55 CF lamp
that incorporates a single 250-watt metal halide and I don't like the idea
of the single lamp shining down on the center brace. I never really
understood the MH hysteria until I hooked this unit up.  Wow, the ripple
effect is beautiful. It'll also allow me to have a more truly open topped
aquarium like you see in The Optimum Aquarium.

Anyhow, is it considered safe to remove the center brace?  Has anyone done
it on a 75?

Thanks for advice.  You can also send it directly to adam at xhaos_org

Adam




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