Justinthereefer
this is bat country
Whats up everyone, the plastic piece at the top of my tank that the old stock lights sit in broke.I am wondering how to fix this,and how long do i have it looks like the glass is bowing just a little bit.
Center strap
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dcantucson
Reef pro
I think I read on here somewhere that happened to someone else. I think you need it or your tank could bow and possibly bust a seam and start leaking. Try contacting the manufacture for a replacement. You may need to brace it manually in the mean time, or lower the water level.
reeffreak
Reef pro
That center trim does keep the silicone from pulling apart from the seams.I would fix it/replace it ASAP.How?I'm not sure.
purpledragonfly1970
Reefing newb
I could not give you a time frame it make take hours or weeks but you do need that strap and once they break the tank is usless for water and as I recall you can not get a replacement for that part ...you need to replace the tank
lowering the water level a bit will help take some of the pressure off but once it goes it goes big...I speak from exsperiance I had that happen to a 55gal and lets just say the downstairs apartment was not happy with the outcome....
you could help brace it for a bit with some duct tape streched over the tak front to back but this is only a temporary fix
good luck
lowering the water level a bit will help take some of the pressure off but once it goes it goes big...I speak from exsperiance I had that happen to a 55gal and lets just say the downstairs apartment was not happy with the outcome....
you could help brace it for a bit with some duct tape streched over the tak front to back but this is only a temporary fix
good luck
Toolman
RESPECT MY AUTHORITAH
Head to lowes or home depot maybe you could get some crown molding and reframe the top.
bjohanson1234
.........
You can get a new frame.
Glasscages.com - Tank Frames
Go to your LFS and see if they have one.
Empty your tank. Put the fish and live stock in 5 gallong buckets And install the new one.
Might need to take a razor around the top edge underneath the frame.
Glasscages.com - Tank Frames
Go to your LFS and see if they have one.
Empty your tank. Put the fish and live stock in 5 gallong buckets And install the new one.
Might need to take a razor around the top edge underneath the frame.
purpledragonfly1970
Reefing newb
ok so this cool I did not think you could get new ones ...deffinatly a link to bookmark!!!!
fastrd400
It wasn't me!
Contact the manufacturer of the tank. They will sell you a new one and ship it out to you. In the mean time, go to the paint store and get 2 paint stir sticks. Place one on top of the brace, and one on the bottom. Attach the stir sticks with wood screws straight through the plastic part that is broke. It will hold, and since the orignal piece is trash anyway it won't hurt to screw through it until the new one comes in.
Justinthereefer
this is bat country
hey thinks alot guys and i have another question. I am building a sump underneath with 1/2 inch plexiglass.It measures 36 long,15 high,and 10 wide.I have two heaters in my tank,I was thinking of putting one on each end of the sump.Is this a good idea or should I leave one in the display.
Brian_G
overly obsessed
all of my heaters are in the sump. Just make sure you have them in an area that has a good amount of flow.
I believe that some people have them in their overflows too.
I believe that some people have them in their overflows too.
dcantucson
Reef pro
+1 Brian_G
PRC
Stop Quoting Me!
Maybe hit it with some JB Weld Marine..Cover up the tank with something to protect it, so in case you drip it...
This stuff will fix anything.
J-B Weld Company - MARINE WELD Product Information
This stuff will fix anything.
J-B Weld Company - MARINE WELD Product Information
VAreef
Reefing newb
Not sure if you fixed this yet but I cut the center brace out of my tank and replaced it with 1/4 inch metal rods and U shaped clips and then tightened it with wingnuts. Works well and never a problem with it.
