Cracked tank base

[rosco]

Hi all,

After months of specultation and construction I moved my tanks into my fish room yesterday and discovered that one of my 2x18x18 tanks had a cracked base . So I was considering cutting the base out and getting it replaced. Is it worth while?

cheers

Rosco

[anchar]

Hi Rosco,

Is it worth cutting out the base and replacing it....no. Is it worth putting a patch over it...maybe. What type of break is it?

merjo

[Stuart74]

Hi Rosco, I agree with Merjo and if its too big for a small patch then you could always put in a new complete base over the old one. Cutting out the old one on a 2x18 is overkill IMO Esp for a fish room

I have 2x 5x18x18's both with cracked bases that I have repaired. The first was with a small patch the second has a complete sheet over the old base. Both tanks have been fine now for some time

Cheers and good luck

Stuart

[mianos]

Get a quote from a tank supplier before you think about it. A 2 X 18 X 18 should be inexpensive, so much so you may find you can get a new one for a similar price to a but if glass cut and taking into account the time and transport.

[anchar]

As a tank maker I can tell you now it will cost nearly as much to replace a base than buy a new one (unless you put a patch on it yourself).

merjo

[rosco]

Hi all,

Thanks for the replies I think that i will do the ring around for a piece of glass to fit the base as the crack is quite big and I would feel better replacing putting another piece of glass over the whole base. If it is too expensive I will just forget if not I will have a go myself. I will make sure that if I repair it then I will have it close to the door and drainage just in case .

cheers

Rosco