How Big of a Deal is this

[doma25]

Just noticed this on the center brace. I am not sure if i did it biaccedent while siphoning and pulling on the hose or if it has been there for a while and I just noticed it for the first time

 

[SuRFeR BoY]

What are the dimensions and the thickness of the glass? If the glass is thin and the tank holds a lot of water then you may have an issue.

 

[doma25]

i just contacted marinleand and finding out what i can do.

The tank is 150 gallons 72 x 18 x 27 and the glass is prob close to 1/2 inch

 

[edd]

imo you need the center brace or euro bracing on a 6' tank.

 

[ming]

The tank is clearly bowing out and the center brace isn't able to hold it anymore. As the pressure continues, eventually the glass will keep bowing further until the glass snaps and you'll have 150g of water on the floor. I worked in a LFS a long time ago and saw it happen over time (probably over the course of a year)

 

[reefiness]

yeah, if im looking at what i think im looking at which is that the glass is pushing out further than the dimension that the center brace originally kept the glass at, then you need to take care of that asap.

 

[offdahooklikeoj]

Time for an upgrade!

 

[masterswimmer]

The tank is clearly bowing out and the center brace isn't able to hold it anymore. As the pressure continues, eventually the glass will keep bowing further until the glass snaps and you'll have 150g of water on the floor. I worked in a LFS a long time ago and saw it happen over time (probably over the course of a year)

^^^ this

If the bracing is already compromised and the bowing is as apparent as the picture depicts, your answer is obvious. The tank is at serious risk of imminent failure.

I would be replacing the tank asap, or at a bare minimum, the top bracing immediately.

 

[PhoenixOne]

It's definitely a big deal. There was a thread a few years back with someone that had the same thing happen. They reinforced it with some sort of brace. Same thing happened to my AGA 72g bowfront. I quickly brought a new 90 gal and swapped it.

 

[thirty6]

Great excuse for a new tank

 

[Aquadicted]

omg... good luck mate

 

[Tonyscoots84]

Get that tank replaced asap. I wouldnt be able to sleep or leave the house lol.

 

[doma25]

update

The tank was brand new when i bought it only 1.5 years ago. I spoke with marineland and we are working through it. I think i will be getting a new tank delivered.

That picture may actually make it seem worse than it is. I have attached a couple of more pictures. I measured the tank and it is level and no noticeable bowing other than just the center brace issue.

 

[doma25]

I also use clips to attach the center brace back to the front

 

[reefman]

replace it asap. if you have to use it, only fill half to lessen the pressure.

 

[cypher]

Stay away from the 150 gallon go 200 gallon or better

 

[clasystems]

You might want to put a clamp on that, dont tighten it though. Id measure the dimensions at the sides and see how far off the middle is just to get an idea of how much its flexing.

 

[Aquadicted]

The tank was brand new when i bought it only 1.5 years ago. I spoke with marineland and we are working through it. I think i will be getting a new tank delivered.

That picture may actually make it seem worse than it is. I have attached a couple of more pictures. I measured the tank and it is level and no noticeable bowing other than just the center brace issue.

I will say a prayer for your aquarium every night :usa1:

 

[marrone]

You might want to put a clamp on that, dont tighten it though. Id measure the dimensions at the sides and see how far off the middle is just to get an idea of how much its flexing.

I would do this and also remove some of the water from the tank, that way you'll take some of the pressure off of the seams until you get a new tank.