Reef tank project
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Rcunning8
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Ive seen people fix this with a certain type of glue and a piece of plastic to bridge over the fracture but its not pretty. I don't want to be the barer of bad news but if I were you I would spring for a new tank. Petco often sells tanks for 1 dollar a gallon so you could get a new 75 for 75 bucks plus tax. Also just wondering, have you put water in this tank yet to see if it holds? Also when you fill up with water you may notice scratches on the glass that weren't obvious before. That happened to me once and after noticing the scratches I just tossed the tank and started over. hope that helps
#theMatrix
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Petco/petsmart only sells up to 55 gals dollarXdollar...
And they dont include the 5g or 10g...those used for tank transfer
but still a good sale
As for the trim. If it compromises the frame....are you willing to accept that it may not hold water at some point causing a flood in your home? Id toss the tank.... but as mike said they do sell frames. But for that, youre almost having to remove the old. With what ever adheasive they use. Scrape out remainder clean off with solvents then place the new frame and glue back as well...using something to hold and place Xamount of lbs per to hold.
Not for me. Good luck
And they dont include the 5g or 10g...those used for tank transfer
but still a good sale As for the trim. If it compromises the frame....are you willing to accept that it may not hold water at some point causing a flood in your home? Id toss the tank.... but as mike said they do sell frames. But for that, youre almost having to remove the old. With what ever adheasive they use. Scrape out remainder clean off with solvents then place the new frame and glue back as well...using something to hold and place Xamount of lbs per to hold.
Not for me. Good luck
SkullV
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Historically the 10g has been included (otherwise it's only $14 anyway and you can almost always find a 10% off coupon around). Our last one out here ended in January and did include 10g tanks.Petco/petsmart only sells up to 55 gals dollarXdollar...
And they dont include the 5g or 10g...those used for tank transfer
As for the trim. If it compromises the frame....are you willing to accept that it may not hold water at some point causing a flood in your home? Id toss the tank.... but as mike said they do sell frames. But for that, youre almost having to remove the old. With what ever adheasive they use. Scrape out remainder clean off with solvents then place the new frame and glue back as well...using something to hold and place Xamount of lbs per to hold.
Not for me. Good luck
#theMatrix
Active member
Stop it! Im looking for an excuse to run a 10gal in my daughters room ...but youre not really helping. A 15dollar tank will turn into a 500 dollar one after.
But i have a 30gal QT that im putting away for the quarter. Ill put it back up in june...im tryind to do a new livestock per halfyear with QT access prior to DT.
But i have a 30gal QT that im putting away for the quarter. Ill put it back up in june...im tryind to do a new livestock per halfyear with QT access prior to DT.
chewal
Premium member
Just an update. My new frames came in the mail. I will be removing the old silicone and the top frame today. After I scape the tank clean I'm going to reseal it and install the top frame. After that cures, 72 hours later I'm going to replace the bottom frame. I'll post some pics before and after
