Replacing the Top Trim on a 55 Gallon

[yannifish]

Hello everyone.
A while back the center brace on my 55 G broke. As a result the lass bowed out probably by about 0.75", prompting me to quickly empty the tank. It's been sitting around for a while, and I'm finally getting around to fixing it.
So, does anyone have any helpful hints on replacing it, and any recommendations on how to prevent the same thing from happening?

 

[acrylic51]

You can get replacement trim or you could eurobrace the the tank with the appropriate size glass.

 

[yannifish]

How does the eurobrace work?

 

[acrylic51]

Eurobracing ties the front and back and sides together....Sorta the same manner as the plastic trim that was broken.....

 

[chances14]

this place sells replacement 55 gallon frames
http://www.aquariumframeswholesale.com/

 

[yannifish]

Cost wise it would probably be better to go with a replacement frame.
Thanks chances14.
And ideas why it broke in the first place?

 

[gemmy]

What type of lighting do you have? Does it shine over the brace?
One of the big box stores is having their $1 a gallon tank sale.

 

[yannifish]

Right now I'm just going to be using the stock T8 bulbs, and no.
There isn't a big box store where I live, unfortunately. I don't have time right now to drive to one.