Tank Bracing
#1
Posted 24 July 2016 - 08:29 AM
I'm just after a bit of advice. I just bought and moved a fairly large second hand tank that was very dirty. After getting it home and giving it a thorough clean I noticed one of the tank bracing panels had a crack in it. See below:
I am concerned the crack has compromised the strength of the tank. Obviously I don't want to fill the tank to have it fail inside my house.
The questions are:
Is the crack a problem?
How could it be fixed?
Should I get a professional involved?
Any comment would be much appreciated.
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#2
Posted 24 July 2016 - 09:03 AM
If it was me then I'd replace the brace cos it's easy enough to do. You just need to get a razor blade or thin gauge wire and cut out the silicon sticking it on. Clean the areas where it was stuck on and then silicon a new piece of glass on.
If you don't feel confident doing yourself then probably Morley Aquariums is your closest professional tank maker. Big hassle moving your tank around unless you find someone willing to come to you and do it.
#3
Posted 24 July 2016 - 06:50 PM
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#4
Posted 24 July 2016 - 07:24 PM
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#5
Posted 24 July 2016 - 07:26 PM
#6
Posted 24 July 2016 - 07:28 PM
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Guitar strings, that a great idea, I was thinking heavy fishing lines but guitar strings have got the nod.
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#7
Posted 25 July 2016 - 09:36 AM
very sharp new razor blades
and fishing line - used like a saw.
#8
Posted 25 July 2016 - 10:19 AM
I wouldn't say it was well made, no bracing on the ends, top or bottom, no bracing up the sides and the back bottom brace is short. I would only trust it in a shed not in a house long term.
#9
Posted 25 July 2016 - 10:37 PM
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#10
Posted 26 July 2016 - 06:19 AM
Good one , also remember to remove every bit of old silicon from the area where the new brace is going
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