Bracing for 5x2x2ft tank

**damnit** · 14th Nov 2005, 12:13

I'm thinking of getting a 5x2x2ft 12mm all round tank. However, I would like to know which type of bracing would be stronger?

1. All round bracing? or
2. 3 front-to-back bracings (left, center and right)

Any comments?

**benny** · 14th Nov 2005, 12:29

Hey Joe!!

Long time to see/hear!!

All round bracing or Euro bracing is known to be stronger. That's why marine folks prefer this to the other. It can also be done at the bottom of the tank for double the stability.

Another tank? Thought your 6 ft should have kept you happy for some time!?

Cheers,

**damnit** · 14th Nov 2005, 14:21

Originally Posted by benny

Hey Joe!!

Long time to see/hear!!

All round bracing or Euro bracing is known to be stronger. That's why marine folks prefer this to the other. It can also be done at the bottom of the tank for double the stability.

Another tank? Thought your 6 ft should have kept you happy for some time!?

Cheers,

Hey benny,

Long time no see too!!!

As a matter of fact, I have not bought the 6ft tank yet

Now have to downsize to a 5ft and u will definitely be robed in for help to plant!!!