300 gallon aquarium bottom broke; need to fix

ozorowsky · 09/27/2017, 12:03 PM

Hey all,

I'm back and forth between fixing this tank, or buying a different one. I bought this on craigslist and the bottom cracked while I was moving it.

I'm thinking of buying bottom glass (which glass in particular is the main question). Current bottom glass is 96"x25" 1/2 inch thick.

People are shoving me all over the place (not aquarium safe, we don't recommend this glass blah blah blah) in order to get glass for the thing.

Then after I find glass, I planned on stripping ALL silicon from tank and just re siliconing all of it.

My other option is finish building the stand I started for this tank, put glass down over the cracked glass, and silicon the crap out of it.

Can anyone that has been down this road please provide some advice here?

mcgyvr · 09/27/2017, 12:24 PM

This guy seems to have the exact same problem..
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2651728

All you need to know is there..
I personally would repair the tank.. (again.."personally" because I know I have the skills,etc... to do so properly)
I also believe that "If you have to ask then you aren't ready" so I can't say if you should or not..

ozorowsky · 09/27/2017, 12:29 PM

Lmao Thanks! Isearched my name that post didn't come up was thinking was different forum.

Ikeep hitting brick walls on this journey

mcgyvr · 09/27/2017, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ozorowsky

Lmao Thanks! Isearched my name that post didn't come up was thinking was different forum.

Ikeep hitting brick walls on this journey

What brick walls?
You either do it or you don't...

ozorowsky · 09/27/2017, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

What brick walls?
You either do it or you don't...

Trying to order glass; I call glass companies and say I want 96x25" glass annealed, smooth edges.

I get everything from our glass isn't aquarium safe to some people saying "window glass won't work for what you need".

I'm no glass expert so not sure what kind of glass to buy.

I did find someone that would help me cut out all silicon/clean/reseal with new bottom glass for reasonable price that does this as a side job, but I need to find the glass

ca1ore · 09/27/2017, 02:06 PM

If you are hell bent on replacing the bottom panel, I know GlassCages will sell you a panel that big. 16 square feet at either $9/ft for 1/2" or $21 for 3/4". Probably not cheap to ship though.

mcgyvr · 09/27/2017, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ozorowsky

Trying to order glass; I call glass companies and say I want 96x25" glass annealed, smooth edges.

I get everything from our glass isn't aquarium safe to some people saying "window glass won't work for what you need".

I'm no glass expert so not sure what kind of glass to buy.

I did find someone that would help me cut out all silicon/clean/reseal with new bottom glass for reasonable price that does this as a side job, but I need to find the glass

What you are asking for is fine.. They just don't know how to build aquariums either.. but the glass is nothing special.. Just the right size/thickness and good to go..

ozorowsky · 09/27/2017, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

What you are asking for is fine.. They just don't know how to build aquariums either.. but the glass is nothing special.. Just the right size/thickness and good to go..

Thanks for that info!

Maggie321 · 09/27/2017, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mcgyvr

What you are asking for is fine.. They just don't know how to build aquariums either.. but the glass is nothing special.. Just the right size/thickness and good to go..

Agreed! Besides it's none of their business what you do with the glass. They either make the sale or they don't. You can take your money elsewhere if the don't want to sell it to you.

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flsalty · 09/28/2017, 06:34 AM

I did the lay the glass on the bottom thing for a 55 and it worked great. I used a piece that was 1/8" short all around. No need to use too much silicone.

ozorowsky · 09/28/2017, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by flsalty

I did the lay the glass on the bottom thing for a 55 and it worked great. I used a piece that was 1/8" short all around. No need to use too much silicone.

Thanks for sharing that info!

kgstei · 02/19/2018, 06:28 PM

So what did you end up doing?

ozorowsky · 02/19/2018, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kgstei

So what did you end up doing?

Sold the broken tank lost ton of money and bought different acrylic tank

09/27/2017, 12:03 PM	#1
ozorowsky Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 311	300 gallon aquarium bottom broke; need to fix Hey all, I'm back and forth between fixing this tank, or buying a different one. I bought this on craigslist and the bottom cracked while I was moving it. I'm thinking of buying bottom glass (which glass in particular is the main question). Current bottom glass is 96"x25" 1/2 inch thick. People are shoving me all over the place (not aquarium safe, we don't recommend this glass blah blah blah) in order to get glass for the thing. Then after I find glass, I planned on stripping ALL silicon from tank and just re siliconing all of it. My other option is finish building the stand I started for this tank, put glass down over the cracked glass, and silicon the crap out of it. Can anyone that has been down this road please provide some advice here?

09/27/2017, 12:24 PM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	This guy seems to have the exact same problem.. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=2651728 All you need to know is there.. I personally would repair the tank.. (again.."personally" because I know I have the skills,etc... to do so properly) I also believe that "If you have to ask then you aren't ready" so I can't say if you should or not.. __________________ Who me?

09/27/2017, 02:06 PM	#6
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	If you are hell bent on replacing the bottom panel, I know GlassCages will sell you a panel that big. 16 square feet at either $9/ft for 1/2" or $21 for 3/4". Probably not cheap to ship though. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

09/27/2017, 12:29 PM	#3
ozorowsky Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 311	Lmao Thanks! Isearched my name that post didn't come up was thinking was different forum. Ikeep hitting brick walls on this journey

09/28/2017, 06:34 AM	#10
flsalty Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 54	I did the lay the glass on the bottom thing for a 55 and it worked great. I used a piece that was 1/8" short all around. No need to use too much silicone.

02/19/2018, 06:28 PM	#12
kgstei Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Griswold Posts: 156	So what did you end up doing?