Cracked crossbrace

lastlight · #1 01-27-2012, 07:41 AM

Sleep is for the weak. Oh how I envy the weak!

-=James=- · #2 01-27-2012, 07:43 AM

I will be putting some large clamps from home depot tomorrow morning for the time being. Thanks guys.

Perfect way to get into the hobby...or out

lastlight · #3 01-27-2012, 07:44 AM

Oh now I see the pic. Lucky you it's not actually moved apart... I would totally have the exact piece cut and cover the thing with silicone and toss it on top. No need to disturb the tank either! The curing fumes should just dissipate up and out? With the entire thing smeared with silicone and pressed together the two pieces wouldn't budge at all if the bottom one ever cracked I don't think (massive surface area contact).

I'd never clamp a tank that's under load but that's just me.

lockrookie · #4 01-27-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

Oh now I see the pic. Lucky you it's not actually moved apart... I would totally have the exact piece cut and cover the thing with silicone and toss it on top. No need to disturb the tank either! The curing fumes should just dissipate up and out? With the entire thing smeared with silicone and pressed together the two pieces wouldn't budge at all if the bottom one ever cracked I don't think (massive surface area contact).

I'd never clamp a tank that's under load but that's just me.

i could never just do that and leave it tho it would look ugly and bother me

i guess temporarily he could use a board and do the same thing silicone the crap out and leave it till he can replace it. since he is going away

but it does give you alot of ideas if you did this no need for clamps asave the money there

lastlight · #5 01-27-2012, 07:54 AM

If the tank's open-top I'd likely not do something that ugly but I'd do it with my current tank. A little ghetto never hurt anyone not to mention I honestly think it'd be just as strong as before (only because the bracing has not actually moved at all). Without entirely draining a tank I'd never trust the new brace since it's resting state isn't with the tank empty... so it's not pulling the panes together as well as the original one.

lockrookie · #6 01-27-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

If the tank's open-top I'd likely not do something that ugly but I'd do it with my current tank. A little ghetto never hurt anyone not to mention I honestly think it'd be just as strong as before (only because the bracing has not actually moved at all). Without entirely draining a tank I'd never trust the new brace since it's resting state isn't with the tank empty... so it's not pulling the panes together as well as the original one.

true unless he drains it 2/3 clamps it and lets it set for curing time and fills it with clamps on using a plank to across glass for support untill its fully cured

i dunno its up to james on the looks of it if he had a hood no biggy. i do understand your thinking tho. for me im picky sob and wouldnt be able to handle it not being unison lol id have to do the same to the other side make it match

-=James=- · #7 01-27-2012, 06:02 PM

I drained 1/2 the water out and dismantling my rock so that everything will still be underwater.

Called Dave@Concept and he said he will be able to take out both cross braces and redo 3-4" eurobrace hopefully Monday or Tuesday.

Fingers crossed that everything will be fine. Who wouldve thought something so small be so serious!

Heres my tank a few days ago at 2 months old.

After tear down

lockrookie · #8 01-27-2012, 07:26 PM

glad you caught it in time woulda hated to see that crack worse yu wil enjoy he euro bracing thats what ill be doing and at least you have a pic to help re aquascape again.

light didnt show up ths morning hopefully its on the bus tonight for pick up in the am. good luck with it all

lockrookie · #9 01-27-2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lastlight

Sleep is for the weak. Oh how I envy the weak!

you just enjoy staring at your tank at night. i know i would
except my 90 looks like crap at the moment #@#$#@ diatom bloom

SeaHorse_Fanatic · #10 01-27-2012, 07:48 AM

Sleep??? What's sleep?

I get to work most of the night after taking care of Felicia most of the day. Then I get to fight morning rush hour traffic (leaving home at 7:15am) to go to court and watch Irene get her Canadian citizenship.

On the plus side, my custom LED unit is finally finished and will be delivered tomorrow evening. Yeah!!!

BTW, my 165g is Eurobraced with NO crossbracing and it is perfectly fine.