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possitive k
05-04-2005, 09:16 PM
hi all. just looking for some advise on fixing my tank. i have a 90gal with a cracked bottom,i was thinking about just laying in a peice of 5/8 glass just big enough to fit over the cracked one and reseal it :confused: is this a good idea or has any one done this before :question:
your help is greatly appreciated :biggrin:

bear27
05-04-2005, 09:35 PM
I have seen this done but its risky no guarentee the crack wont spread

possitive k
05-04-2005, 10:07 PM
the whole bottom is cracked corner to corner, i'm thinking of insted of removing the bottom glass just cover the whole thing with a new piece and reseal it to it

Aquattro
05-04-2005, 10:18 PM
You would still need to right size and thickness, so you might as well do it properly. 90g of salt water can make a mess of your floors.

bear27
05-04-2005, 10:19 PM
If its cracked edge to edge it will leek thru the crack and you have to replace the whole bottom

possitive k
05-04-2005, 10:24 PM
do you mean take the whole bottom piece out and replace it,or replace the whole tank :question: :smile:

Aquattro
05-04-2005, 10:39 PM
replace the bottom piece. Or have a shop do it for you.

possitive k
05-04-2005, 10:41 PM
thanx for your advise every one :biggrin: :cool:

BCOrchidGuy
05-05-2005, 07:39 PM
With the american dollar being what it's worth our LFS up the street has 90 gallon tanks for a song.. 72 gallon for $120 or some crazy price.

Doug