So I'm interested in purchasing a nice size tank but it has a broken bottom glass pane just wondering if any one has any experience in replacing broken panes if so any tips would be appreciated. The tank is 72 x 30 x 24 or does any one know if there is any lfs that would do the glass pane replacement that would work too just trying to figure out if it would be worth the cost and hassle
Broken bottom glass aquarium pane
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i'd call up chad @ coral gazer and get a quote on that. I have a feeling it's gonna be several hundred bucks though. you can't exactly just throw a bandaid on it.
here's an interesting thought though, the bottom hasn't delaminated from the sides, so if you got a sheet of 1/2" glass that's ~1/4" smaller on all sides, and put in into the bottom of the tank with sealant under it, as well as around it, you've now got 2 layers of glass, and shouldn't break. with sand on it, you wouldn't notice the difference.
however, with 225 gallons, not sure i'd take that risk.
here's an interesting thought though, the bottom hasn't delaminated from the sides, so if you got a sheet of 1/2" glass that's ~1/4" smaller on all sides, and put in into the bottom of the tank with sealant under it, as well as around it, you've now got 2 layers of glass, and shouldn't break. with sand on it, you wouldn't notice the difference.
however, with 225 gallons, not sure i'd take that risk.
I think for that they will have to pull the whole tank apart and pretty much rebuild you a new tank. I know that people have been directed towards Coral Gazer (sponsor) for tank repairs in the past. They might be able to give you a quote. I don't know how much you are looking to spend but it might be worth it if the tank isn't drilled, they could bottom drill the new sheet...
