So I just recently bought a used 180 gallon aquarium. At first I didn't notice but now I do, on 2 of the sides the bottom brace has a crack in the corner, it's hard to explain so I'll post pics. So is there anything I can do to fix it???
Cracks in corners of brace on aquarium
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whoever had the tank before you didn't have it level. This is an easy fix, start by going to Lowe's or Home Depot and purchasing some JB Weld, if they don't have it just get Loctite's 2-part Epoxy that says "For Glass, Hard plastics, etc" (they have several different kinds manufactured differently for different surface areas, not all work on glass and hard plastics), but i like the JB Weld better after trying it recently.
Follow the directions, mix it up and apply a layer to the cracked areas, it will run and drip so don't put it on thick - in 5 minutes when it sets, you can always do a another layer.
Don't forget to wear rubber gloves and clean up your tools or whatever w/ acetone or nail polish remover
Good luck
Ok good i knew it was probably possible to fix I was just really paranoid because I just got this tank. I was gona reseal it anyway so while I'm at he depot getting silicone this weekend I'll pick up the stuff to fix the cracks in the brace. Btw thanks for the quick response and instructions on how to fix it.
NP, if you have any questions about the Epoxy, feel free to ask.....it's supposed to be mixed 1;1 ratio and don't breathe it in, especially when it begins to harden - do it outside or at least put a fan in the window and make the fan SUCK THE AIR OUTSIDE instead of Blowing in, and as a professional if you have infants or a pregnant woman in your house, don't use it inside AT ALL.
I'll just wheel the tank outside into the driveway to do it, and I'll dm you of I have and more questions, again thanks for the help.
For a forever last put a layer of fabric between JB weld like you would do with carbon fiber stuff, its also hold thing in place and not drip away.