Cracked crossbrace

[lastlight]

Might be a good excuse to rip the other out and eurobrace the whole thing. I certainly wouldn't use the tank as is. For whatever reason the builder thought it needed them.

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by lastlight

Might be a good excuse to rip the other out and eurobrace the whole thing. I certainly wouldn't use the tank as is. For whatever reason the builder thought it needed them.

i agree fix it asap there is alot of water presure in there one mishap and poof your in the market for a new tank. i also agree with the euro bracing if you can have your tank not cycling water for 24 hours while the sylicone cures. you may hae to remove some water to remove presure on the sides to repair or if your extreemly careful you may be able to clamp the area to reduce stress as you repair.

just be careful bud.

btw really looking forward to recievingthe light you "had" tomorrow thanks again you'll have topost what your replacement will be

[lastlight]

I somehow missed the fact that the tank is running. Thought this was a build in progress. I really don't know what you should do. The whole thing is under pressure even if you drain some. How new is the setup? I'd be tempted to transfer the livestock to some bins and repair under a no-pressure scenario but I've got no facts to back that up.

[-=James=-]

Oh boy, I didn't think it was this serious.

Forgot to mention, the tank is also eurobraced and is running.

[lockrookie]

Originally Posted by -=James=-

Oh boy, I didn't think it was this serious.

Forgot to mention, the tank is also eurobraced and is running.

yes a thin euro bracing i know what you mean my 180 has it its very thin maybe 1"and a half it helps but is more there just tokeep the glass even across the top but with clamps on either side snug but not too tight tillyou relieve water pressure inside the tank

[lockrookie]

if its been like this for awhile dont stress too much just be careful of how you lean on the area and what notand get a plan together fro repair it is better to stress out your stock temporarily than lose it all.. a small chunk of glasslike that shouldntcostmore that 30 to 40 bucks even less.

[lockrookie]

you removed your pics from the light thread lol if you can post a pic of it

[-=James=-]

Originally Posted by lockrookie

yes a thin euro bracing i know what you mean my 180 has it its very thin maybe 1"and a half it helps but is more there just tokeep the glass even across the top but with clamps on either side snug but not too tight tillyou relieve water pressure inside the tank

Correct, it has thin eurobracing, about 1.5".

You guys are up late! Updated with a pic. Im going to lose a ton of sleep over this...doesnt help that im away for the weekend too. Ill give Dave a call tomorrow!
Would it be feasible to glue 2 pieces of glass to the top and bottom of the crossbrace and "fix" it?

[lockrookie]

it looks likeits still holding not separating from the two. you may be ok for the short term. but i would get it replaced. the side brace is helping as well as the other cross brace. so sleep better get some rest. how long has it been cracked?

i have two 6 month olds that tend to wake in the middle of the night so i stay up so wife can get her rest

edit i would leave as is if its not loose any presure could loosen it

[eli@fijireefrock.com]

In my openion as my tank is a 180 glns and like your as you said its eurobraced.I would't worry about it and remove the whole broken piece from the middle.
Its only my openion I would as someone like Dave From conceptaquatics as he is a builder.