Help!

[SkunkerX]

So I noticed this the other day when I went to do a water change......its the center brace on my in wall 125 gal and I wondering how much I have to worry right now? I measured it the other day and the middle is about 3/4" more than the ends. Im already looking for another tank but am a little short on funds right now.

 

[icedearth15324]

I'd definitely look into getting it replaced as quickly as possible. Another thing you can do is to create a temporary wooden brace to go over the plastic one,. Although you said this is an in-wall tank, so that may make it a little more difficult. If you can find something right above the tank you can anchor wood into, you can then use that side for the brace.

 

[CF2]

If you have the space you can very carefully clamp the sides together with a few of these: https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-...with-3-75-in-Throat-Depth-DWHT83194/204987961

I would drain as much water from the tank as possible before clamping and ratchet the clamps very slowly. Then you can start looking for a replacement.

 

[Danieldv6]

To be honest if was me just if was me,I will drain it,saddly but before it cracks

 

[SkunkerX]

Well the tank is disgustingly filthy right now since I am afraid to even touch it "and surprise surprise its still holding up" but I found a nice 180 to replace it with so tomorrow the fun begins and I start transferring fish to their temporary home so I can swap out the 125 for the 180. lol sounds so easy when I'm just typing it out....wish me luck