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150 Gallon Aquarium
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
150 gallon aquarium with a crack.?
I purchased a 150 gallon aquarium for 20$ It has a crack in the bottom. I’ve read up on how to reseal it, but the problem is replacing the glass. It has a steel plate on the bottom for support. I don’t know how hard it’s going to be to replace with that steel plate in the way. Is it possible to just put a thicker peice of glass on top of the cracked one and seal it there?
The guy i’m buying it from tried to seal the crack, but after he filled it about 3/4 of the way, it started leaking.
Ed L… There are tanks over 150 gallons that have been resealed. My co-worker has resealed a 180 gallon tank. The question wasn’t can it be done. I know it can be done. The question was to remove the glass or not…
Yes. First, remove the top molding by cutting it loose with a razor blade. Make sure the bottom is clean and grease and acid free, Use an alcohol swab to clean the joints. Place the new glass on the old. If you patched the old crack, make sure you cut the old sealant off SO it will be perfectly smooth.
After you put the new glass in and are certain that it is flat, clean its edges and then but a large beard of aquarium silicone (use a gun) in a continuous bead. Then take your finger and gently press the silicone into the joint with even pressure all the way around the bottom. Reattach the top molding with a little silicone, Give her a few days to cure and you should be in business.
After saying all that, most glass companies will repair it for you for a reasonable price.
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