Ryan_Laps 10gal Build - Page 6

Scythanith · #51 11-06-2008, 09:18 AM

I agree with Wes, just add some 1/2 plywood on the inside lip and some thin foam to suck up the little imperfections and voila, you're good to go!

My guess is (and this isn't a hit against your woodwork) is that the lip wasn't perfectly flat along the entire perimeter and that cause some stress across the bottom pane...... *POOF*

Get back in and put it in the same spot, look good there from what I could tell in the pictures. But I also know what your concerns are. I'd **** a brick if my tank were to pop on the hardwood!

Ryan_Lap · #52 11-06-2008, 09:23 AM

I know damn well it was my fault for not putting the Styrofoam. Any tiny imperfection on a piece of glass that thin would make it crack. I guess I gambled and I lost.....Lesson learned.

rocketlily · #53 11-06-2008, 11:19 AM

I am really sorry this happened to you. I do know how you feel, as 2 weeks ago I finally had my 90 gal filled and one of the bulkheads started to leak. Brand new hardwood floor. Oh yes, the excitement this can cause. Everytime I clean the glass on the 10 gal and the mag cleaner gets to the silicone in the corner, I start to hear this little scratchy noise. Gets me a little nervous. I'm sure that you'll come back even stronger (and wiser) because of this.

JDigital · #54 11-06-2008, 12:38 PM

Damn, sorry to hear this... Hope you can rebuild..

sphelps · #55 11-06-2008, 01:50 PM

Man it's crazy what can happen overnight.

Hey Ryan, replace the bottom with a piece of 6mm and you'll be good, you won't have to modify the stand. I gotta piece with your name on it

superduperwesman · #56 11-06-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Scythanith

I'd **** a brick if my tank were to pop on the hardwood!

You'd do what to a brick?... But with 10 holes how would you choose?

I hate little stars I never know what people really meant??

ahah

sphelps · #57 11-06-2008, 03:30 PM

Haha Wes, not everyone needs to substitute.

No big deal we'll get Ryan back up and running in no time.

superduperwesman · #58 11-06-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sphelps

Haha Wes, not everyone needs to substitute.

Hahah aren't you suppose to be working? What about getting me up and running? Ok ok I guess there is enough of you to go around

sphelps · #59 11-06-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by superduperwesman

Hahah aren't you suppose to be working? What about getting me up and running? Ok ok I guess there is enough of you to go around

I am working, I'll actually be replumbing a 200 gallon tank this afternoon but instead of saltwater this tank holds marquenching oil and instead of providing flow for coral it will provide flow for alloy steel at about 1600 degrees. I hope the principal is the same otherwise I'm in trouble

Your stuff will be done tonight provided I don't break it again packing it up.

superduperwesman · #60 11-06-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sphelps

I am working, I'll actually be replumbing a 200 gallon tank this afternoon but instead of saltwater this tank holds marquenching oil and instead of providing flow for coral it will provide flow for alloy steel at about 1600 degrees. I hope the principal is the same otherwise I'm in trouble

Your stuff will be done tonight provided I don't break it again packing it up.

Dude I'm working too... getting you that oil for your tank.

Nice! Just be gentle this time... my tank isn't your wife.