How To Repair Chip Inside Fish Tank

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Chip in Inside Front Pane of 135 Gallon Aquarium     eight/30/12 Hello WWM Crew: <Josh> I've been reading through your pages on Fleck/Cracks, but the answers seem to be situation specific. <They are> Then, I figured it would exist all-time for me to explain my situation. I purchased a used tank (72 x 24 10 18 high; 1/2" drinking glass) to transfer my electric current reef tank into something shallower. While filling it with water for the first time, I noticed a chip in the inner front pane that wasn't visible while the tank was dry. The fleck is on the inside of the front drinking glass, just above the bottom silicone bead, fifteen inches from the cease of the tank. Information technology is virtually the size of a quarter and fairly shallow, ~1mm deep at the nigh. <Mmm, shouldn't be problematic> I have attached a photo <Nothing attached... may have been stripped by our filter due to format, size> that hopefully better shows what I am attempting to describe. Will this scrap affect the structural integrity and cause potential failure? <Not likely; from the clarification> And, if so, is there something I tin can do to assistance the situation? <Zilch I would exercise> I was planning on running the tank blank-lesser, if that changes anything. <Does not> Thanks in advance, Josh <Welcome. Bob Fenner> Re: Chip in Within Front Pane of 135 Gallon Aquarium   8/xxx/12 Thank y'all very much, again, for your response. I re-attached a photograph, for reference sake. <Thank y'all. Again, I don't call back this chip volition be a trouble structurally. BobF>

Shipped <Chipped> aquarium     eight/25/12 I just got a used 112 gallons aquarium. 60x24x18. And afterward removing the trim <Mmm, I would go out the trim in identify... does functional jobs... strength, hiding h2o level... protection from cuts > (black thing all around the aquarium to cover the edge of the glass) I noticed the glass was chipped on the top right side And completely missing a quarter inch of glass. <I run across this in your images> In that location is no cleft at all just chipped glass. Practise you thing it could crack or break in the time to come? <Not likely, no> Also sorry for any mistake i could if make I'm non English. <No worries... once again, I'd Silicone/Silastic a frame dorsum on here. Bob Fenner> Fwd: Shipped aquarium Hi i forgot to mention that the glass was five/8 thick. <Aforementioned response> Thank you lot in advance. <Welcome. BobF>

Re: Chipped aquarium     8/26/12 Wow thank you for the fast answer And thank yous for your advice. Dave <Glad to assist y'all Dave. BobF>

aquarium repair     8/23/12
I moved my 55g aquarium from Baltimore to Georgia, when the tank was unloaded a large cleft had been discovered on ane of the rear panels....
<? One of the rear panels... there should only be one slice making up the back>
I know that this is a rather difficult situation so what I desire to do is place a panel of glass inside the aquarium at to the lowest degree ten" abroad from the croaky drinking glass, reducing the inner book of the tank, making a goldfish habitat on the one side of the drinking glass and a terrarium on the other side of the drinking glass...the aquarium will be placed outside on my patio. My questions are as follows: given that the cleft does not extend to the bottom of the tank, in fact it is the upper portion of the drinking glass that cracked, volition I
need to supplant the seal anyhow since the other side of the glass will contain proper drainage, planting soil mixture and plants. If I exercise have to remove any sealant tin information technology be only the sealant on the rear side of the tank where the crack is? Please advise me on how to keep with this. I will be using aquarium sealant sold at the local pet shop..pet smart to be exact that way I know I take right and safe sealant.
<Tin can't figure what you're asking here... A panel can/could exist inserted in the tank... leaving the damaged side to Not be an aquarium... the remainder of the current seams left every bit they are. Bob Fenner>
Re: aquarium repair - 8/23/12
The rear panel to the left as you stand in front end of the tank is cracked.
<... in that location is no such... Do you mean the left side? In a rectangular or square tank in that location is but the front, back and two sides>
> Thank you for answering my question so swiftly, then if I insert a console I only have to remove all of the sealant?
<No... Please search WWM re repairing glass tanks, cracks. B>

Strange Crack in Corner of 280 gallon reef tank    viii/22/12 Hello, I have a 280 gallon reef tank that I recently setup and while doing a water alter last night I noticed that in the left front corner all the way at the bottom at that place was a foreign fracture. <I see this... looks similar an impact... only could be stress derived, the one corner bearing as well much weight> It is non a normal cleft, and so please take a wait at the pictures. Should I continue to use the tank or am I taking a large risk if I continue to use information technology? <I would continue using this tank if it were mine> The tank has 3/4" glass on the bottom and on the within has a 1/two" thick 3" wide strip going around the entire perimeter (pretty strong build). Where the crack is the tank should have lot of strength, however I am most worried about the crack propagating out and having a disaster.  Could that happen with this type of fracture? <Non very likely> Please give me some advise on my tank. Thank you, Jason <Welcome. Bob Fenner>

Re: Foreign Crack in Corner of 280 gallon reef tank     viii/23/12 Bob, thanks for the quick response!  Is there annihilation I should practice to the crack like glue or silicone? <Mmm, no... will do nothing to better the expanse structurally... could actually make information technology worse> With you comments I volition probably use this tank for a fiddling while, but I am the type that can't sleep at dark if something is on my mind and then eventually I volition replace it. <I understand> Just checked the tank to see how level it is and it is right on, and I have 1/two" high density foam under it to preclude these things from happening. <Mmm, interesting. And nothing banged into the tank about the corner?> Cheers for your help. -Jason <Welcome. BobF>

chip in 120 gallon aquarium      8/xiv/12
Last Sat I purchased a 120 gallon aquarium which was in swell shape despite being manufactured in 1992. Everything was perfect with information technology including the seal, merely modest bubbling and no bubbles at all below the halfway marker. During the move of the tank I chipped a two inch long by 1/sixteen inch diameter sliver off of the corner an inch above the bottom frame.
At that place is no spidering or whatsoever other cracks. I shined the metal halides through the pane just to be certain. Merely below that another piece 1/8 inch by 1/4 inch past i/2 inch too chipped off cleanly. Again no spidering or other cracks. Needless to say at that place is still 3/8 inch between the silicone seal and the area that was chipped then the seal was not affected or breached. The
tank has been holding h2o since Sat morning time and even so no signs of cracks of any kind. I would have taken pictures but I do not have a camera.
Having researched the site it seems that it could well be a superficial scrap. Still I wanted to err on the side of circumspection and consult the experts.
Cheers for your help.
<You're probable fine here. My SOP to mention filling in the chipped areas w/ Silastic, to forbid cuts on hands. Bob Fenner>

fish tank help, chipped glass     eight/9/12 was non sure how to post on the forum would you lot tell me is this tank ok to employ ??or am I looking at a problem is there a fix I can to with this? not sure if I did this or I bought information technology similar this this is a used 67 gallon tank Assist I'grand stressing well-nigh this ! the pics I have enclosed bear witness the problem. hope they help and cheers for your advice the flake is like 1/2 long correct side by side to the seam. and goes almost one/2 the thickness of the 5/8 glass only on the front panel the side and the seal on side panel appear intact is why I am concerned? on the forepart of the tank it appears to have penetrated the factory seal . simply I think some one resealed it. any advice you could give would be helpful accept had information technology up over a week now no leaks thank you again Robert <I think you are fine hither, but I would fill in the scooped out chipped glass area to ensure no one gets a bad cut... can exist smoothed in w Silicone sealant and a plastic applicator. Cheers, Bob Fenner>

Re: fish tank help     8/11/12 http://autorepair.about.com/od/fixityourself/ss/windsh-repair.htm can I use this on the scrap or will information technology expand and intermission the glass  just to go along from having silicon all over     give thanks you again Robert <For the outside of the tank, any "100% Silicone/Silastic volition do. Please see WWM re. BobF>

flake on bottom pane of tank     7/24/12
Howdy
<Hi there>
Showtime of all I'd like to commencement with the obligatory (and heartfelt) thanks for everything you guys practise on this site.
<Welcome>
Thanks to all of your FAQs and articles I've been able to observe answers to a lot of my fishy problems, and stop myself from bringing completely inappropriate livestock dwelling.
<Ah good>
This one is a tank hardware question.
A few months ago I bought a beautiful new starphire tank. It's 4x2x2, Eurobraced, has an external overflow running about half the length of the dorsum, and now also has a flake out of the bottom pane of glass. All of the drinking glass is 12mm thick. I assume the bottom is tempered or hardened in some mode- the flake is smooth to the impact and has no abrupt edges. I think it's what you'd phone call a conchoidal fracture- in that location'southward a scallop-shaped bit missing at the edge of the bottom pane. It's about the size of a thumbnail and around 3 mm deep at the deepest indicate. The bit is on the outside and at the border of the bottom pane where it meets the dorsum wall and touches the silicone. The tank is built with the walls surrounding the base of operations rather than resting on it.
Is there anything I can do safely without replacing the whole tank or taking out the base?
<Mmm, make certain whatever this tank is ready on is strong, level and planar... and not worry. From the size, shape of the chip, it sounds like this will not be a trouble>
Considering of the way it is congenital I am wondering if it would be possible to add together a new bottom to the tank and leave the chipped pane in place.
<You could; simply I don't call back I would.>
The walls (and the chipped original base of operations) would then be sitting on the new bottom pane. Does this make sense, and in your opinion is it probable to work?
<But nominally stronger... as in minimally>
If at that place is still a real risk of catastrophic failure I volition get a new tank built, but information technology seems similar a waste of what is a lovely slice of work otherwise.
Cheers again
Rowena
<Welcome, Bob Fenner>

Chipped Corner  on 75gal Tank    half-dozen/10/12 Dear WetWeb Friends, I really need some assistance. I purchase a 75gal tank from a individual individual. After having it a week, I noticed a bit out of the bottom corner of the tank. At present I tried to research the internet, and went to a number of        different aquarium forums, but all I go is conflicting answers. It seems 50% say information technology will be OK, even so the other 50% tell me I'm taking a big adventure. <Both are fair assessments> My programme was to fill the chipped area with aquarium safe silicon,        so glue ii pieces of a one" right angle molding   on each side, the full        height of the 75 gal. <I think this is a good programme> Enclosed are the three best pictures I was able to take. I promise you        can aid me. I'thousand really caught in the middle hither. Thanks for your time, John <We've many such queries John. Please peruse them here: http://www.wetwebmedia.com/GlasCracks7.htm and the linked files in the series above. Bob Fenner>

Tank fries    5/xv/12 Hi coiffure, <Dunc> Thanks for concluding night's respond - I've got a carve up issue for you at present if that'due south O.K. (hence the new thread for your filing purposes). <Thank you> I just picked up a used 3ft Ten one.5ft Ten one.5ft tank for 10 dollars today (see photo 01), and I'thou non sure whether its safe to utilise or not. It is 6mm (1/4inch) drinking glass all around, with what I believe is Euro-bracing at the pinnacle. Is this glass a scrap on the sparse side?? <Is about "par" for the form... 8mm would be better of form; but six will work> Now, there's some fine scratching/chipping forth some of the bottom edges, merely based on inquiry through the FAQs I believe these to be superficial and remember I simply need to line these parts with silicone to forestall cuts of hands/children touching the tank (I have two boys, one 6 and one 3 years quondam). <I do concord with filling in these chipped areas w/ Silastic> At that place are nonetheless two chips that take me concerned. The first chip can exist seen in photos 02 and 03. I have annotated the photos, just the bit is well-nigh i cm at its widest point. It runs from the outside of the lesser of the base up to where the back panel meets the base, though I don't believe it completely splits the seal between the 2 (perchance halfway at its widest bespeak?), if that makes sense. What do yous recall? Unsafe or non, and what should exist done? <I'd add Silastic (Aquarium grade) to these areas as well... and hope, test the tank outside, the garage, on the intended stand up> The second chip is on the lesser, rear, right-hand corner every bit you look at the tank. Encounter photos 04 - 07. Here, the foursquare corner has more than or less been chipped off, merely I don't think the seal between the bottom, rear and right-side panels has been actually compromised. Over again, what practise think and what activity should be taken? <The same> Thanks team, sorry virtually the photograph overkill (I made them small-scale!) and much appreciation and gratitude as always. Cheers, Duncan. P.S. Random question - volition Melanotaenia praecox struggle if kept at 29 deg C (84 deg F), KH ii-three and pH 7.ii long-term? <Is on the also high end temp. wise... I'd keep at 82 F max. Bob Fenner>

Re: Tank chips 5/16/12 Thanks a lot Bob, <Welcome Duncan> This is expert news, though I'm a little concerned about your "...and hope" annotate!! Definitely will test exterior one time silicone work has been done, and just to re-confirm, you don't encounter any demand/benefit in siliconing large extra pieces of glass to aid shore up the fries (and has been recommended to others writing into WWM with chipped/cracked tanks)? <Mmm, not much... with these types of chips> In any case, am I right in maxim the impairment hither is not the kind likely to cause catastrophic failure? <Right... more probable anomalous leaking> I read your article on tank stands, and information technology got me thinking - is my 3ft X 1.5ft X 1.5ft tank requiring a dedicated aquarium stand, or could I get past safely with a solid, planar-surfaced furniture such equally a low-profile bench/AV stand/table. <IF it is very strong... the entire set upwardly will mass nigh 500 pounds...> I realise the tank will be the best part of 220 kg one time it's all gear up - I just don't like the look of the metal stands and i can't really afford the price of a wooden chiffonier. Thanks Bob/crew - top stuff, Duncan. <Welcome! BobF>

180 gallon crack, rdg., thought     5/6/12 and then i merely bought a 180 gallon off craigslist to upgrade my fish. i was so excited until i got abode and found a crack/ chip (whatever you want to call information technology). i have attached a film.  the crack doesn't become to the silicone and the glass is very thick, all of the glass is withal intact and i couldn't pull the glass out. its at the lesser left of the tank. can i silicone some glass or is this too far gone? <If you intend to fill this tank to the top I would practise the "silicone some drinking glass"> if i silicone the glass practice i get 2 sheets that run to the meridian of the tank about 3in broad? <Could> practice i need to sand information technology down or anything? <Clean> even if i could just gear up it up for a twelvemonth or so without it bravado up that would give me time to find another 1. with this scissure is it probable to neglect or simply start leaking at first? <About likely to fail catastrophically rather than leak> how much would it toll to become another sheet of drinking glass for the back? <... likely uneconomical> what do you think? this will exist a freshwater tank then not every bit much weight as if information technology were saltwater. if its not fixable and a disaster waiting to happen, what do yous remember i could sell this for as a reptile tank? <Look on Craig's List... Read on WWM re such repairs. Bob Fenner> Re: re: 180 gallon crack <Fix your grammar and re-transport> does it seem ok to employ? I've seen worse on the site and it was suggested to silicone glass to it and that itd exist fine. Re: re: 180 gallon crack Does it seem ok to employ? <I wouldn't> I've seen worse on WWB that suggested just to put 2 sheets of glass down, and information technology should be fine. I programme to test it in the garage for a couple of days to make sure. <Go along reading. B>

Scratch 1 suspected crack  4/27/12
Hello Coiffure,
<Hiya - Darrel here>
Beginning off, Thank you all, for all that you do.
<All that we exercise … nosotros exercise for you. Well, and for the free food!>
I'thousand in the procedure of setting up a brand new glass 75 Gallon FW, later on several days of leak testing (plumbing, bulkheads, spray bar, etc.)
<You'd exist surprised how uncommon that is, Justin. The number of people who just hook information technology all upwardly and make full it with water and kickoff cycling is astounding. You can usually tell who they are from the one inch of water on their living room floor. Yous are wise to test offset>
I was satisfied that all problems had been addressed, but discovered (what I thought at the fourth dimension to be) a crack on the bottom of the tank while vacuuming some debris prior to calculation sand.
<Now THAT is enough to make you want to drown yourself in your own tank.>
Afterwards some reading, I decided to patch it with a piece of tempered glass and monitor for expansion.
<Hmmm. At that place are So MANY variables in that problem that I'd hesitate to suggest that solution.>
After draining the tank, I checked the lesser, it didn't appear that there had been a leak associated with this suspected scissure, and indeed, the drinking glass was perfectly smooth on the bottom. I took a closer look at it from the inside, and have determined that it is virtually definitely a scratch.
<Woohoo!!>
I did some further reading and it seems for the most office that this should be okay, just I wanted to go an expert opinion.
<Um, yeah, well ... about that … y'all got ME instead>
I wasn't able to get the 'ends' of the scratch with any detail picture, only the scratch starts in the front end left corner of the aquarium about 1/4" from the silicone and proceeds diagonally towards the back for about ten inches. As for the 'depth' of the scratch, it is not deep at all, and while I'm no skillful, I would exist pretty confident in saying that it could exist polished out if one had the time, inclination, tools, etc.
<If that is an accurate evaluation, then yes, you're safe>
Based on the 'loopy' appearance of the scratch towards the eye, I suspect something was placed inside the tank while information technology was transported from the vendor to the LFS. I'm somewhat relieved that the tank isn't cracked, merely all the same concerned, and as I will have to pay for the tempered drinking glass I ordered regardless of whether I all the same demand it or not, I was curious what your thoughts were on this scratch.
<Yep - I hate when that happens - only it'south surely not the glass guy's fault>
Should I leave it exist
<Yes>
And hang on to the glass for a rainy solar day, or become ahead and put the 'patch' in place now? <No>
I'm concerned that patching this tank if it'southward not necessary could crusade some unforeseeable problem down the road...
<Yep>
"If it ain't broke, don't fix it..."
<Once more - you lot are wise>
And so I merely want to know if information technology'south considered 'broke'. Here'due south the link for the image: http://i.imgur.com/VvMxB.jpg
<That doesn't look broken - but that is a HUGE scratch non to have noticed prior to installation.>
Likewise, for clarification, when I refer to patching the glass, specifically what I hateful is the method I've read described on WWM and other websites where a piece of glass larger than the affected area of the crack/scratch/flake is siliconed over it.
<Right. In general, putting a slice of glass over another with the proper amount of silicone is a valid repair technique. Let's say that for the nigh part, it's just near the only technique available to the average person anyway. The trouble is that in that location are and then many stresses possible on tank glass, especially a bottom piece, that there is no "ane size" answer for anybody. For example, let'south say it was a existent cleft. Did information technology crevice due to an unusual stress during shipment that it will NEVER see one time on a stand? So information technology's safe to patch. HOWEVER -- if it croaky due to flexing on the stand, then it's probable to crack farther and placing a patch over information technology won't aid that. Speaking strictly from an applied science perspective, when you have a stress fracture in glass or tempered metal y'all should drill a hole in each end of the crack, so that the crack opens out into a larger hole. That tends to relive the stress on the fabric by spreading information technology around the circumference of that pigsty. That said, if someone is trying to drill a hole into the end of a crack in a slice of tempered glass -- I'd suggest that they only smash the glass with a sledge hammer first - and get the stress, bedevilment and yelling and screaming out of the way.>
<Lastly … in a case of a existent cleft in a tank like yours, where it isn't a unique or custom-made arrangement, I'd consider trying to sell the tank on Craigslist or EBay as a terrarium and using that coin, plus the toll of the patch glass, plus some out of pocket and but purchase a replacement tank>
<BUT And so … You lot're not cracked, are you???? You're just scratched and that's a much better position!>
Thanks much,
<Yer welcome!>
Justin

crack in bottom of bowfront glass tank, & crazed acrylic i      4/v/12 I've been reading your posts for a actually long time but thanks to your specific answers never needed to enquire anything until now. I accept been reading tonight most cracks in tanks, but this tank was given to me free and it looks brand new. The people I got it from never used it and possibly the people who gave information technology to them might have, but again it looks new, my judge is information technology cracked when they tried to move it downstairs. It appears to be about 46 gallons and the crack is in most the right third front bottom piece and almost 2" long starting with what appears to exist a bit and so branching out thinly. I've read where you say to solvent a piece but not articulate on whether to put the piece over the lesser piece or under it. <Over> Also, I've heard to use aquarium sealant first on the cleft then any you recommend to adhere the extra piece. Would y'all recommend simply sealing it to the joints or sealing it to the actual slice all over and the joints? <Over all is best in one go... NOT sealing the cracked surface area separately> And what specifically should I utilize if I demand to seal the scissure start and then adhere the other piece. <Glass or acrylic... aquarium-safe Silastic. Posted on WWM> Sorry I'g sure you lot've covered this somewhere but with two little ones at my heels I don't have days to read it all. <Perhaps become some help w/ this project> Thanks again! Oh, also, I got a 55 g acrylic off craigslist of class and after filling it noticed that where it bows on the front bottom half there are lots and lots of what await like stretch marks that go in the shape of the bow like a rainbow shape, <Crazing... see WWM re> I had fish in it for 2 days but freaked that it would break. I attached a moving-picture show, but non sure if it'southward worth saving. <Not an uncommon occurrence... west/ cheap/er acrylic, improper support... Bob Fenner>

Re: crack in lesser of Bowfront glass tank    4/5/12 Hi Bob, Cheers so much for getting back to me. I would beloved to save the tank so I will run into what I can practice. Cheers again for your help. <Can be done in nigh all cases. Do review what is archived on WWM re. Cheers, BobF> Re: crack in bottom of Bowfront glass tank    4/5/12 Ok, I volition research information technology thoroughly earlier doing. I'1000 pretty good with fixing and making things, furniture and stuff then hopefully this will exist easy plenty. Thanks again. Kathy <Indeed it is... and fun! B> Re: crack in bottom of Bowfront glass tank    iv/6/12 I just went to become sealant and the only brand they bear is Marineland do you lot think that's good to use? Thx Kathy <Ah yep... many cases of "the real thing" existence packaged, privately labeled... BobF> Re: crack in bottom of bowfront glass tank    four/seven/12 Well that'southward ok, the best thing happened anyway, I went to option it up from my neighbors and equally we were moving information technology nosotros were talking about he scratch and I reached downwards and touched and was scraping it to run across how bad it was and it was black/grey sealant that had dripped in such a fashion as to mimic a crack perfectly! <Ahh, accept seen such> We were all shocked! I hadn't been able to touch it before as information technology was in their basement and I could only reach to wait, and believe me information technology was a perfect replica. But at least at present I have your advice on how to practise it if I should need to again. Thanks and so much. <Welcome. B>

scissure in new aquarium - could use your assistance!    three/26/12 Hi Bob and WWM coiffure, <Ray> Your site is an splendid source that I peruse oftentimes.  I haven't notwithstanding needed your assistance but today is different, unfortunately. <I meet> My new 120G starphire (front and sides) rimless aquarium was delivered yesterday - a big 24-hour interval, I've saved for a long time for this tank.  I couldn't believe my misfortune when ane of carrying crew (friend) dropped his finish of the aquarium on tile - only near a six inch driblet, but that was plenty. <Ah yep> Doing a damage cess afterward revealed a fairly sizeable crack about iv" long on the bottom pane, visible from the side, bottom, and dorsum of aquarium. I've included side, bottom and back views.  I cannot feel the fissure on the outside to the touch (it appears to be internal), and the silicone on the inside appears intact (at least 0.5" thick, if not more than - while the builder didn't make much effort for aesthetics, he didn't cheap out on silicone either - it'southward everywhere, in thick globs in some spots). Information technology should be noted that this is the aforementioned corner in which the overflow box is located. What are my options? 1) employ as is (doesn't seem likely) 2) repair of some sort to strengthen the edge 3) have builder supplant bottom pane (would rival the cost of ownership another tank, I'm guessing, but not sure) 4) new tank (another long tour of saving, so sad) <The ii) selection: I'd cut abroad the inside seal/Silastic and place a piece of glass (tin can be merely float, ane/four" or thicker) of nearly two inch width... in the within lesser... six inches long or so... Silicone this in, over the cracked area> Appreciate (greatly) this online resource and any aid you can provide. Ray <And a lite screeded bit of Silastic over the crack as well. Thanks, Bob Fenner>

Assistance with chipped tank corner...   three/20/12 Hello Bob and crew. While moving my brand new starphire 195 (72 ten 26 x 24 Eurobraced) aquarium, a "friend" that was helping with the motion rested the back left corner of the tank on my tile floor. <No...> Needless to say, a sliver of glass about 1/16" in thickness and approximately ane 1/2" inches long was broken off of the bottom of the back panel, leading in toward the bottom panel. The bottom console and side console are unscathed however the 3/4"  inch thick bottom pane is slightly exposed from the side by the i/sixteen" thickness of the chip. <I see> In the kickoff picture (I hope yous can see) the view is from the left side of the stand looking through the dorsum panel. The fabricator silicones a piece of ane/eight" poplar to the bottom of all aquariums. I've cut this away to expose a section of the bottom, side and back panels. As previously stated, at that place is no damage to the side or bottom panels and the "multi-faceted" chip appears to await cracked, merely is not...simply a double break in the chip. The second picture is the same surface area hanging over the stand and viewed from underneath. The crazing on the bottom console is my attempt to skin away the black silicone that was bonded to the poplar. There is no damage to the glass lesser. <Ok> Being that this tank will hold a big sum of h2o, I trust yous understand my concern. Even though the drinking glass chip is merely 1/sixteen" in thickness, I'm assuming equally of bonding surface counts where the ane/ii" side, rear and front end panels are siliconed to the 3/4" bottom.  Beingness the "got to know now" person that I am, I filled the tank with 3" of water and there are no leaks. I'one thousand non certain that the aforementioned will rings true when filled to capacity unless I get somebody else'southward advice. I simply wanted to know if in that location was any type of harm to the sealant that I hadn't seen. There are no visible cracks after using a magnifying glass and flashlight to audit through the panel, every bit well as no change in direction, or frays from where the scrap started and ended. If I run my finder <finger> over this surface area it will not cut me. It's a clean interruption...if that means anything. The thought of having to replace a tank that I've saved for so long makes me ill. I pray there's hope. I love what you lot guys do for our hobby, and hope to hear from yous shortly. Accept intendance, Alex <You're very probable fine here... IF information technology were mine, I might still fill in the gap from the chip w/ Silicone... not for function, but to prevent cuts to hands... though you state y'all don't think this volition be an issue. Cheers, Bob Fenner>

Re: Assistance with chipped tank corner...   3/twenty/12 Thanks. Very much appreciated. <Welcome. BobF>

salve chipped aquariums?   3/20/12 Hi gang, I've had a look at your repairing chipped/cracked aquarium threads and I would have thought that I tin save 2 of 4 chipped aquariums seeing as they are fries on the bottom corner and don't become into the silicone and have no cracks present. Merely before I found your threads on repairing chips/cracks I posted this question on a forum with pictures and some 1 on it said they are non repairable but looking the threads on here i think 2 might be. I would really appreciate an expert opinion. I bought iv of these tanks around 2 years agone (won't get my money dorsum now) from a pet store that were made for their store and they were the ones that were left over.  I was setting upward a frag tank project which got put on hold for a while but now I'm that I'one thousand dorsum onto the project I've only simply noticed how poorly made they are. the drinking glass edges haven't been sanded downwards which at the fourth dimension I didn't think was of import as they didn't need to wait dainty simply because I've moved them a few times I've realized they chip <and cut easily, forearms> very easily, I guess information technology's because of the edges not existence sanded downwards. <Easy to do... w/ emery cloth, a fine grinding bicycle/slowly> I didn't even bang them or anything just moved them with the help of a friend and so noticed they were chipped afterwards.  2 of the 4 tanks are chipped in i of their bottom corners and ane is chipped slightly college up pretty badly and then the but one that isn't chipped has been very poorly silicon ed up to the point i would have to redo the whole tank which only isn't worth the time and effort in my opinion. <Can at to the lowest degree be partly filled, perchance fabricated into vivariums> Tanks measure 180cm L x 40cm H 40cm Westward. 8mm thick drinking glass braces at the top and  braces on the base pain of glass besides (think it's slightly thicker glass) I'll transport you pics of the 2 I recollect I can't fix  (pics 1 and 2) as well every bit the ones I believe can be prepare.(rest of pics) <No pix attached; please re-send> So the 2 tanks I think I can salvage are the ones that have the chips in the bottom corner. On some of the pictures information technology may seem that there is a crack leading from the chip but its simply where the silicone has been smeared on the outside of the aquarium. <Ok> I was thinking i could silicone some pieces of glass on the exterior at the bottom of the side where the chips are to reinforce that expanse? <Yeah> also observe that the braces on the bottom of the base pain are above the fries which I would take thought makes It not so bad. None of the cracks go all the way through to the silicone. <Proficient> pics three to 6 are of one tank pics 7 to ten are of the other also you can see the base pain caryatid best in moving-picture show 8 <Over again, no images here. Practise send equally attachments or links> And then whats your opinion? Can I salvage the 2 chipped bottom tanks and how should I repair them. thanks for your time, Rob. <Welcome. Bob Fenner> Re: salvage chipped aquariums?   3/twenty/12 Howdy Bob, thanks for the reply. I'll transport yous the pictures in ii parts and meet if it works this time, if you scroll down to the bottom of the e-mail are they non there? here's pics one to 6 thanks, rob Have to delete all as you've more than half-filled our webmail capacity. Re-size and re-send... a few hundred Kbytes per. B Re: salve chipped aquariums?   3/xx/12 sorry about that, took a while but managed to sought them out. 1 to x <Mmm, well 3-4-5 and 7-10 are bad breaks... just I would try just siliconing strips (just a couple inch wide, about the same forcefulness/size glass) in the outside corners forth all exposed/compromised seams... Not under the tank, simply along the vertical and side areas where the seams are currently siliconed together and the glass is cracked. BobF>

Re: salvage chipped aquariums?   3/twenty/12 thanks bob at least i know now that not all is lost. also forgot to mention that one would be used equally a sump and i will exist split in 2 past putting in an overflow box in the eye so there won't be as much pressure on these chipped areas. thanks bob <Welcome Rob. B>

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