Fixing glass back panel

[zhangg3]

Hi,

Anyone know a good place in the area that will replace the glass back panel?

thanks!

 

[tank o tang]

Are you looking for the glass or somebody to do the actual repair? What size?

 

[zhangg3]

looking somebody to do the actual repair...it's about 48"x20"

 

[Wheel of Time]

I dont know of anyone locally who would reapir it unfortunately. There are tons of used tanks similar size available in reefcentral / local fish stores or craigslist /ebay that would end up being the same price as having a repairman set a new panel Im positive.

May be worth you trying to fix and silicone it on your own after buying the glass... I honestly dont think it would be that hard to do yourself, but can understand your worry since I doubt you have ever done it before.

 

[zhangg3]

Glass shops around here do not feel comfortable fixing aquariums unfortunately.

 

[Wheel of Time]

Yeah, not surprising. They dont want the liability. Id buy a used tank to replace it if it were me

but honestly, why not give it a shot and replace the panel on your own? a single pane wont cost that much, and Im sure you can do it. If you decide to go that route, let the club know -- Ill help you replace it.

 

[zhangg3]

I might have found a guy willing to come to my house and replace the panel. So we will see what happens.

If not, I am tempted to try to do it myself, in which case, I will surely need some help as the glass panels could be quite heavy (1/2in 48"x20"). Really appreciate your offer!