using cracked tank as a sump

[newbie2sw776784]

i got a 29 gallon glass tank that is cracked on both ends. i plan to use as my sump refugium on my 75 gallon and i was thinking i could buy new glass and smear silicon on the new glass and silicon the seams to make it all water tight. What do you guys think about trying this is it worth the time and money? Please any comments and/or opinion will be greatly appreciated.

 

[Scoopy]

Im thinking not a good idea fwiw. From looking at a local ad paper, you can fin 29 gallons often for little money. Just thinking what kind of shape you will be in if you get a failure down the road.

Sam

 

[Anonymous]

I've done it with tanks that had the bottom cracked. It works. However, glass itself can be expensive.

 

[newbie2sw776784]

i use to work in a glass factory so i can get it next to nothing probobly

 

[Anonymous]

if you can get the glass for free, go for it. Make sure the new ends are sealed completely around the new panes.

Make sure you use real aquarium silicone, not stuff from the hardware store.

B

 

[Anonymous]

He can use the stuff from the hardware store as long as it's 100% pure silicone with nothing else (mold/mildew inhibitors, for instance) added to it. Lots cheaper from the hardware store, plus it fits in that squeezy thing the name of which I can't remember.

 

[Anonymous]

He can use the stuff from the hardware store as long as it's 100% pure silicone with nothing else (mold/mildew inhibitors, for instance) added to it. Lots cheaper from the hardware store, plus it fits in that squeezy thing the name of which I can't remember.

Caulk gun?

 

[newbie2sw776784]

thanks for all the replies i will let everyone know how it turns out

 

[Anonymous]

you can get perfecto aquarium silicone in the 10oz tube (caulk gun size) for about $6 at petsmart.

B

 

[Anonymous]

He can use the stuff from the hardware store as long as it's 100% pure silicone with nothing else (mold/mildew inhibitors, for instance) added to it. Lots cheaper from the hardware store, plus it fits in that squeezy thing the name of which I can't remember.

Caulk gun?

:lol: Thank yew!

 

[Anonymous]

LMAO! I can't believe I forgot that. Sweet Christ on a crutch, if I'm getting this bad already... :lol:

 

[Anonymous]

actually I kinda liked your squeezy thing.

:lol:

 

[newbie2sw776784]

repairing the tank worked like a charm.

 

[Anonymous]

Knew it would.

 

[Anonymous]

Just thinking how many times (at least 2 :lol: ) I have done this.

That silicon is just amazing stuff.

 

[Anonymous]

I have done it hundreds of times, literally. :lol: