Thanks for your input. I ultimately bought an Aqueon 55 gallon tank and after a marathon session with my wife working with me, we swapped them out.
Bob
My 55 gallon tank with black plastic rim and center brace also of black plastic just had the center brace break away from the plastic rim. First concern is whether the brace is structural and I am at risk of the tank leaking. Do not know mfg name. Brace has a wide part about 3-4 inches where...