Primary seal question
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Still risky. I would look into getting a replacement sheet of glass. I would have to imagine a glass shop could make you a bowfront piece...I don't even think you'd be lookin at that much money either.
All really depends on how good a deal you got on that tank lol. If you practically stole it then its definitely worth it.
I would talk to some local glass shops, see if any of them are able to help you. It wont be cheap, but I imagine for a few hundred you'll get the piece you are looking for. Doesn't hurt to ask around at the very least.
Hi,
I've built a few tanks (not a pro) but they worked!
if the glass is sharp (rough cut unfinished) you can use a Diamond file or Diamond Honing pad/stone to break the edge (not a break like a crack but a break edge chamfer)
The last build I made had a missing bit in the corner and it leaked so I applied what can only be called a generous helping of silicone, it fixed the leak but boy was it ugly!
i don't see why the panel cannot be rotated so the chipped corner is at the top, that's what I would do but it depends on how bad the corner looks, which way the vents run and if there is any heavy shelling in the panel. Given the weight it's a tough call. (Yes I have experience as a glazier)
photographic evidence,
The polish by Nano Second Artist, on Flickr
(using files/stones)
After silicone
by Nano Second Artist, on Flickr
(errrrm, the bodge!) red circles denote leaky bits!
the fix worked though.
Fish House MkII June 7th update by Nano Second Artist, on Flickr
the only tanks I didn't make are the 3 in the back corner (one with lights on and the small 15g are manufactured)
the one in the corner top shelf is somebody else's DIY, but it was well made and CHEAP!
My first tank and build, as a glazier I sure wasn't gonna pay all that for some glass!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3NRCMkV2sFc
I've built a few tanks (not a pro) but they worked!
if the glass is sharp (rough cut unfinished) you can use a Diamond file or Diamond Honing pad/stone to break the edge (not a break like a crack but a break edge chamfer)
The last build I made had a missing bit in the corner and it leaked so I applied what can only be called a generous helping of silicone, it fixed the leak but boy was it ugly!
i don't see why the panel cannot be rotated so the chipped corner is at the top, that's what I would do but it depends on how bad the corner looks, which way the vents run and if there is any heavy shelling in the panel. Given the weight it's a tough call. (Yes I have experience as a glazier)
photographic evidence,
The polish by Nano Second Artist, on Flickr
(using files/stones)
After silicone
by Nano Second Artist, on Flickr
(errrrm, the bodge!) red circles denote leaky bits!
the fix worked though.
Fish House MkII June 7th update by Nano Second Artist, on Flickr
the only tanks I didn't make are the 3 in the back corner (one with lights on and the small 15g are manufactured)
the one in the corner top shelf is somebody else's DIY, but it was well made and CHEAP!
My first tank and build, as a glazier I sure wasn't gonna pay all that for some glass!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3NRCMkV2sFc
Thanks for the info. I hadn't checked in on this thread in a while. Didn't have much luck with two local glass shops, so I've decided to move on for now. I have sealed the edges in packing tape to prevent further damage and have placed them in storage. Hoping to get back to rebuilding it at some point, but disappointed it didn't all come together. Just a tough reminder never to trust people when buying used tanks. They might not be out to deceive you, they just might not have known what the hell they were doing.
