Mista's 28-ish gal. Bowfront Log
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super-cichlid
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wow. Sorry for the setback. BUT, from every mishap something is learned right?
What about going with replacing the rear glass, but getting a thicker piece cut? What was it 1/4" or was it thinner like 3/16"? For something like a ~30 gallon, 3/8" should work.
What about going with replacing the rear glass, but getting a thicker piece cut? What was it 1/4" or was it thinner like 3/16"? For something like a ~30 gallon, 3/8" should work.
Mistamurray
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The glass is 3/16th... i like the idea of going with a bit thicker glass to replace the back with but i wouldn't be able to get the plastic trim back on... now i could just cut out abit of the back to allow the removeal of the back pane and leave the rest in place but im not sure if its a good idea to
1. try to reseal just one peice and not the whole thing at once;
2. will i end up with the front just falling off...
Hmm i wonder if i can remove the frame all together, or replace the support its providing with something else... so much to consider...
thanks for the imput super
-Aaron
1. try to reseal just one peice and not the whole thing at once;
2. will i end up with the front just falling off...
Hmm i wonder if i can remove the frame all together, or replace the support its providing with something else... so much to consider...
thanks for the imput super
-Aaron
Mistamurray
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Max
the refugium will just be the small area in sump after the buble trap and before the pump return section:
the refugium will just be the small area in sump after the buble trap and before the pump return section:
super-cichlid
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Who was the manufactured the tank? I'd get in touch with them and you should be able to get a new top frame. I helped with replaceing the top frame on a 125 bowfront when it had cracked.
Another idea I had last night was use the same thickness of glass, but around the high stress points (like where you cut out for the overflow) reenforce it with some more material. Like take another piece of glass big enough to give a good sized border around the overflow and silicone it on then cut out the opening. That way the areas most likely to flex will be re-enforced enough not to.
Another idea I had last night was use the same thickness of glass, but around the high stress points (like where you cut out for the overflow) reenforce it with some more material. Like take another piece of glass big enough to give a good sized border around the overflow and silicone it on then cut out the opening. That way the areas most likely to flex will be re-enforced enough not to.
super-cichlid
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Who was the manufacturer the tank? I'd get in touch with them and you should be able to get a new top frame. I helped with replaceing the top frame on a 125 bowfront when it had cracked and we just ordered the top frame from the manufactuerer - All glass I think it was.
Another idea I had last night was use the same thickness of glass, but around the high stress points (like where you cut out for the overflow) reenforce it with some more material. Like take another piece of glass big enough to give a good sized border around the overflow and silicone it on then cut out the opening. That way the areas most likely to flex will be re-enforced enough not to. Essentially thickening the glass in a specific area.
Another idea I had last night was use the same thickness of glass, but around the high stress points (like where you cut out for the overflow) reenforce it with some more material. Like take another piece of glass big enough to give a good sized border around the overflow and silicone it on then cut out the opening. That way the areas most likely to flex will be re-enforced enough not to. Essentially thickening the glass in a specific area.
kamla
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That SUCKS………..
If you bought a new glass and tried to re seal only the back wall you might have problems with leaks.
Old dried siclone does not bold well will new Silone. So you might have to take the whole tank apart and dot the whole tank with new silicone
You could try to do and internal overflow.
Anyways keep us posted..
GL
If you bought a new glass and tried to re seal only the back wall you might have problems with leaks.
Old dried siclone does not bold well will new Silone. So you might have to take the whole tank apart and dot the whole tank with new silicone
You could try to do and internal overflow.
Anyways keep us posted..
GL
AdriftQuasar
Premium Member
It's expensive, but personally, I would opt for a new tank.
