y2jdaze Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I was just cleaning out my 2 ft and I'm doing a total clean so I was using very hot water... I just made the mistake of turning on the cold tap for a couple of seconds (so the water wouldn't burn me next time i turned it on) and now I have a crack down the bottom of the tank... Now will I need to get a new tank or is it fixable? the crack is right down the bottom and is say 3 inches? here's a pic, not a good one but should give you an idea. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettc777 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Get another bit of glass cut to stick in there. Shouldnt cost you more then $20 for glass. If you can get a new tank for $20 less then get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2jdaze Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 aaw man you mean I gotta get the tank repaired? oh joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callatya Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Those tanks aren't tricky to fix, new sheet of glass and some silicone and bob's your uncle! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 You could patch it....but it may not stop the crack from spreading You could buy another sheet of glass....cut the old one out and silicone in the new one....do you have the talent and will it leak? and retail on the sheet of glass + tube of silicon will be about the cost of a New tank No one I know will repair tanks on a commercial basis....too much risk for the money involved. or.....you could as I would....buy another tank and sleep comfortably at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callatya Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 I've just noticed too that the tank is in the bathtub. That most likely means it is only supported by two of it's edges, which probably hasn't helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettc777 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Yeah I never put a tank in the tub without support, it can chip too easily. I always use old towels underneath for support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2jdaze Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 lol i don't have any old towels... actually i'm running out of just about every laundry item if i don't do laundry soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callatya Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 If you have to put it in the bath like that again, only 1/4 fill max. Half fill is a bit too much weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2jdaze Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 it was only about 1/3rd filled.... I think it was more the cold and hot combo than the pressure, I had the exact same thing happen in a small tank on a flat surface... hot and cold and glass don't mix! lol lesson learned :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebetta Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Silastic or one of them types put over the crack might do it. And just let it air and wash it like the instructons on the tube say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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