ccary23 November 2, 2017 Share November 2, 2017 Looking for someone that services the Woodbridge/Dumfries area. I need the rim on my 125 replaced. Metal halide melted my crossbar. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpu933k November 2, 2017 Share November 2, 2017 Same thing just happened to me. Try contacting Rob (zygote2k). I ended up repairing it myself. Is your tank full or empty? Mine was empty. First contact the tank manufacturer to see if they sell replacement trims (you may have to order it through a LFS). Mine was a AGA/Aqueon and they said they stopped selling replacements. I was able to buy one from here: http://www.aquariumframeswholesale.com When the trim came in, I got a hacksaw blade and cut out all the old trim (make sure your tank is halfway empty), 4-6 inches at a time, (it's tedious, but any more than that you risk cracking your glass when pulling off the trim) and then cleaned off all the silicone. I followed this video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rAJfaSEUp58 Put silicone on the new trim and put it on with something heavy on top of it to hold it down while the silicone cures (24 hours). If your tank is not empty, it will be difficult because when cutting the trim, all that plastic debris will fall into the tank. If the tank is not empty, I would try something like this: https://reefbuilders.com/2014/03/19/stupid-plastic-center-brace/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmerek2 November 3, 2017 Share November 3, 2017 (edited) I have a free top brace for you if it's a 72x18" it's probabaly not worth driving up here for it though Edited November 3, 2017 by gmerek2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xabo November 6, 2017 Share November 6, 2017 purchased a top brace for a 210 from Quantum Reefs for under $50.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coral Hind November 6, 2017 Share November 6, 2017 I've cut out the damaged brace and replaced it with plexi and attached it with nylon screws. Similar to the image below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccary23 November 7, 2017 Author Share November 7, 2017 I've cut out the damaged brace and replaced it with plexi and attached it with nylon screws. Similar to the image below Won't the plexi start to warp over time from the weight of the screen? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madweazl November 7, 2017 Share November 7, 2017 Won't the plexi start to warp over time from the weight of the screen? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Tapatalk I doubt it with the tension being put on the brace from the front and rear panels but I suppose it is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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