3.5 Yrs and I think my Tank is gonna crack ?? Help ??
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A couple of 2x4's and some bar clamps will buy you a few months time. It looks ugly but you will sleep a little better.
xinumaster
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You could probably weld an "L" bar acrylic on that side temporarily while you're still trying to figure out your options.
thriceanangel
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Make it into a plywood tank. Do the same thing as L pieces of acrylic, but do it out of nice hardwood. Then go across the top as well to hold the corners in. Basically make a frame around each pane of glass- including the back, and glue and clamp them together, and make sure that each wood/glass contact point is siliconed well. It will make a compression seal that will last forver, and if you do it right, it will look awesome too. For more info on plywood tanks- these guys do it right, and may be able to answer questions. www.fingerlakesreef.com
Don't panic though. You'll have to find a temporary spot for your livestock, as you don't want water in the tank when you do this. But other than that, you shouldn't worry if you do it this way.
Don't panic though. You'll have to find a temporary spot for your livestock, as you don't want water in the tank when you do this. But other than that, you shouldn't worry if you do it this way.
gregmoeck
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I personally wouldnt trust it, you could go to work and come back and everything be dry/dead. I would get that drained ASAP.
put livestock in a cheaper 90gallon or something until you can get a tank.
I had an african tank once when I lived in an apartment, hardwood floors, vintage building. I came home one afternoon and all water was gone. Tank cracked. I still dont know what happened to the water, my downstairs neighbor never said anything.
put livestock in a cheaper 90gallon or something until you can get a tank.
I had an african tank once when I lived in an apartment, hardwood floors, vintage building. I came home one afternoon and all water was gone. Tank cracked. I still dont know what happened to the water, my downstairs neighbor never said anything.
xinumaster
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Here in CA we get it from Tap Plastic. http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/category.php?bid=24& I used an L acrylic before in some of my DIY projects.
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