fixing a crackred tank

[possitive k]

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 is this a good idea or has any one done this before
your help is greatly appreciated

[bear27]

I have seen this done but its risky no guarentee the crack wont spread

[possitive k]

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]

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]

If its cracked edge to edge it will leek thru the crack and you have to replace the whole bottom

[possitive k]

do you mean take the whole bottom piece out and replace it,or replace the whole tank

[Aquattro]

replace the bottom piece. Or have a shop do it for you.

[possitive k]

thanx for your advise every one

[BCOrchidGuy]

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