I dropped my tank while moving

[psilentchild]

I dropped one side of my 430 gallon tank. A two inch chuck broke off the corner. Can it be fix and is it expensive to fix?

 

[dave.m]

You can stick the chip back on but it will only be cosmetic. The strength of the glass has been compromised at that point.

Depending on the depth of the chip the tank may be able to hold fast. I would test it by filling the tank outdoors and leaving it a few days to see if it has the strength to maintain water tightness. The risk is yours.

Dave.M

 

[psilentchild]

It's on the bottom of the fish tank.

 

[psilentchild]

It's not a chip is a hole.

 

[dave.m]

Without a picture or two it is impossible to say for sure. Does the tank have euro-bracing? If not could euro-bracing be added? Would the euro-bracing then cover the hole? What is the size of the hole and where exactly is it located?

Dave.M

 

[psilentchild]

Give me a second

 

[sfsuphysics]

A hole? As in water will come out? If thats the case the onlybfix is to replace whatever pane has the hole in it

 

[jbvdhp]

^agreed. I wouldn't chance 430 gallons. I would replace the panel and be more careful next time.

 

[uvijaya]

Aw so sad, thats a hard call. I would replace it too.