outbackdean Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Hi is there any way of repairing a cracked tank 6x2x2 it is cracked on the back glass from top to bottom right in the middle it is 10mm glass. It is only my spare shed tank , I left it outside to clean and it became cracked (the kids no nothing about it , funny that ) so the repair does not have to be pretty but it has to work. I though of plating it with perspex 10mm on the inside but will that work ? any thoughts ? I do not want to cut the glass out and replace the full back as this would cost more than a new tank out here ! Thanking you Outbackdean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaholic Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 you could try and silicon glass on both sides but it is a big risk that the tank will break when it is full and that is a lot of water, glass etc. The best way is to replace the whole glass but yes it is expensive. You could seperate all the glass and make smaller tanks? or depending on price completely cover the back with a large piece of perspex. The risk of the tank breaking inside your house is not worth it. I have heard of a few people whose six footers have mysteriously broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Hey I also have a cracked 6x2x2, but its just the top piece is does anyone know some i can call to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaholic Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 ryan what do you mean by just the top piece. the lids ?or the bit in the middle. either way measure the glass and go to a glazier and get some cut, the repair is fairly simple. cut the silastic holding the glass in. clean around the area with a razor blade etc and silastic a new piece in. If your not confident take the tank to the glazier or phone one, but that will be more expensive and maybe not economical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colfish Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 [quote name='outbackdean' date='Jun 3rd I though of plating it with perspex 10mm on the inside but will that work ? any thoughts ? would've had to a fair whack to crack 10mm glass, you should be able to see an impact area. don't worry about using perspex, aquarium safe silicone will not adhere to it. besides, if you have to buy it, that will be almost the price of glass. to repair; you will need a peice of 10mm glass 2ftx18". cut the old silicone away from the base join, clean the tank and the patch well with prepsol or a similar product. use aquarium safe silicone, run a bead around the the perimeter and several lines from top to bottom of the patch. lay the tank on it's back, place the patch, then press heavily to spead the silicone beads as best you can, put a few bricks on it to maintain some pressure while it sets. leave it for 72hrs to attain maximum strenght. give the tank a good wash with salty water, fill it up and cross ya fingers for good luck [that's the important tip ] it works, i've done a couple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenzy Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 So is this little 4 footer worth repairing or should I just replace it? I don't have any gear to do a repair and haven't done one. Would be willing to try but would like to know if it would be cost effective and if the tank would be trustworthy afterwards. Also the tank cost me nothing in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outbackdean Posted June 13, 2008 Author Share Posted June 13, 2008 Hi I got a price on 10mm glass 24"x 18" ? The price they quoted $106 and they would have to order it in .(they only stock 6mm) they claim they do not keep secondhand glass from shop windows ect and would not even keep me in mind for when they had there next repair of a plate glass shop window. So I guess it is back to looking around untill I find somthing that will work Thanking you Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Dean - They are a rip off then, try ringing some more glaziers - even some LFS can cut glass & supply it if you get stuck. Frenzy - that's an easier patch than a side panel, just get the glass cut to fit the inside dimentions of the sides (it won't need to be anywhere near as wide for the smaller tank) & follow Colfish's repair instructions, cept you won't have to lay it over of course being on the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino123456 Posted June 15, 2008 Share Posted June 15, 2008 Dean - They are a rip off then, try ringing some more glaziers - even some LFS can cut glass & supply it if you get stuck. Frenzy - that's an easier patch than a side panel, just get the glass cut to fit the inside dimentions of the sides (it won't need to be anywhere near as wide for the smaller tank) & follow Colfish's repair instructions, cept you won't have to lay it over of course being on the bottom. Ive just repaired my sump that had a crack going right the way threw the bottom. I ran siliconed inside the tank along the crack then ran silicon on the base around the perimeter and ran sum lines of silicon on the base put the glass on and pushed together and it worked like a charm. Now my sump is running ok once again. There u go easy as pie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outbackdean Posted June 15, 2008 Author Share Posted June 15, 2008 Hi found a 9mm glass shelf 12" x 30" , i am going to try to see if it will work , i will cut it down to 12" x 23" to fit under the stringers (lid shelves ) I found it at a 2nd hand shop and got it for nothing ! Will let you know after I try it. Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 I hope it isn't tempered glass, you want regular float glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenzy Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Dean - They are a rip off then, try ringing some more glaziers - even some LFS can cut glass & supply it if you get stuck. Frenzy - that's an easier patch than a side panel, just get the glass cut to fit the inside dimentions of the sides (it won't need to be anywhere near as wide for the smaller tank) & follow Colfish's repair instructions, cept you won't have to lay it over of course being on the bottom. OK Ash. I've got some offcuts from old lids that might work. I'll only need 14" to cover from side to side. I'll just make the "patch" as wide as any offcut I have will allow. Thanks for the reply. PS. I bought a new tank anyway because I found a bargain at a local lfs. The lfs owner delivered the tank and looked at the tank that cracked. He said it may of been because it wasn't level - not that I'd noticed if it wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outbackdean Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 I hope it isn't tempered glass, you want regular float glass hi Ash Why and how do I tell ? Outbackdean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaholic Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I hope it isn't tempered glass, you want regular float glass hi Ash Why and how do I tell ? Outbackdean if its tempered you wont be able to cut it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outbackdean Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Well I cut it with out any hassel and then silasticed it over the inside crack as above , I will leave it to the weekend and then fill it up and then wait and see. Lucky it will only be going in my shed as a holding tank so I can clean out the 6 x2x2 in the house as it is over run with breeding princess and J. ornatas Thanking you all for the great advise Outbackdean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outbackdean Posted June 29, 2008 Author Share Posted June 29, 2008 Thank you , thank you thank you It worked a treat all filled up with water and up to temp in the shed waiting for the tank (6x2x2)inside to be cleaned out Thanking you all for the great advise Outbackdean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colfish Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 don't forget,---- it needs to cycle!! over run with brichardi princess and J. ornatus. what a terrible problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outbackdean Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 Hi Here are some pics of the repaired tank and the fish (princess) cleaned out from the main inside tank and a pic of the main tank inside. Once again thank you for all of the good advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz_gooner Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Is that cucumber laying in the bottom of the tank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outbackdean Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 Hi No it is Zucchini (spelling ?) I cut it into slices and boil it in the microwave for about 10 to 15 min. untill it sinks the catfish and the Tangs seem to love it, it has always brought them into breeding condition for me with some bloodworm and brineshrimp . Now just what to do with all of these Princess ? Outbackdean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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