Cracked crossbrace

[lockrookie]

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]

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]

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=-]

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]

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

[lastlight]

That was a really nice scape. Here's your chance to improve I guess. You'll never get the same thing twice lol. Good luck with the fix you're in good hands.

[sphelps]

Honestly I would wager the center brace is not needed, many tank builders know little regarding what's actually needed for structural integrity and those "center braces" are often just scraps put in to support lids and not actually even put in for structure. If you want send me the glass thickness of the front pane and the thickness and width of the euro brace and I can tell you if the center braces are needed.