180 Gallon with Cracked Trim

[enzo1028]

My LFS is getting rid of a 180 gallon Marineland tank that was DOA because the trim was cracked. What are you opinions on using a plastic weld on this damage and setting the tank up?

 

[enzo1028]

My LFS is getting rid of a 180 gallon Marineland tank that was DOA because the trim was cracked. What are you opinions on using a plastic weld on this damage and setting the tank up?

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[McPuff]

I'm not sure what kind of cement/glue would work on those frames. But you could just buy another frame and not worry about it.

 

[sethd12]

I have replaced this exact part, when my 180 gallon tank was running. Drained 3/4 of it into a tub, slowly broke the plastic brace off little by little, scraped off the silicone, cleaned the glass and siliconed the $100 replacement brace in place. Took about 2 hours start to finish. Most time moving water. Very easy job.

 

[enzo1028]

I have replaced this exact part, with my tank running. Drained 3/4 of it into a tub, slowly broke the plastic brace off little by little, scraped off the silicone, cleaned the glass and siliconed the $100 replacement brace in place. Took about 2 hours start to finish. Most time moving water. Very easy job.

Awesome, thanks for the feedback. Unfortunately I snoozed on the opportunity and someone picked up the tank before me.


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[jh2pizza]

In the future, you could have reached out to marineland and ordered a new top or simply removed it and put on glass eurobrace and had been in good shape.

 

[DesertReefT4r]

I replaced the same piece on my 55g All Glass tank after it got broken being moved. Before you buy ot contact Marineland and see if they sell a replacement. If they do and the tank is being sold cheap buy it any fix it.

 

[Borntrippn]

Id fix that and have a nice new tank.