tank question

Sly Guy · 10-06-2005, 09:41 PM

I have a 55 gallon tank and the plastic that borders the bottom in one corner has cracked and broke while in storage. My question is do u guys think that this will cause structual problems with the tank or do u think it will still hold or should i try to epoxy the plastic back together or will it matter

mr.dark-saint · 10-07-2005, 08:21 AM

I'd not worry too much about it. Check to make sure the glass where the corner came off is not broken. Then glob a bit of silicone on the glass where the corner will sit then epoxy the plastic together. You might want to push some silicone under the lip in case it was pulled up when the corner came loose.

Sly Guy · 10-07-2005, 07:41 PM

yeah i tried it and its still holding water but i havnt filled it full yet i didnt really think the plast ic was much more tahn anedge cover but i think i will take the extra cation and use the silicone and epoxy

fishfreaks · 10-11-2005, 10:05 PM

I say you should definatly take that extra caution

If something were to happen, you'd end up wishing you had just done it to begin with.

10-06-2005, 09:41 PM	#1
Sly Guy Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: midwest Age: 26 Posts: 65	tank question I have a 55 gallon tank and the plastic that borders the bottom in one corner has cracked and broke while in storage. My question is do u guys think that this will cause structual problems with the tank or do u think it will still hold or should i try to epoxy the plastic back together or will it matter

10-11-2005, 10:05 PM	#4
fishfreaks M&F Couple Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PA Age: 21 Posts: 4,303	I say you should definatly take that extra caution If something were to happen, you'd end up wishing you had just done it to begin with. __________________ VOTE FOR FISH FORUMS

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10-07-2005, 08:21 AM	#2
mr.dark-saint Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 177	I'd not worry too much about it. Check to make sure the glass where the corner came off is not broken. Then glob a bit of silicone on the glass where the corner will sit then epoxy the plastic together. You might want to push some silicone under the lip in case it was pulled up when the corner came loose.

10-07-2005, 07:41 PM	#3
Sly Guy Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: midwest Age: 26 Posts: 65	yeah i tried it and its still holding water but i havnt filled it full yet i didnt really think the plast ic was much more tahn anedge cover but i think i will take the extra cation and use the silicone and epoxy

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