Adamc1303's 250 Gallon Reef Tank Build

[Adamc1303]

Thanks for the offer I may have to take you up on it.

 

[rkaragozler]

Any Time Buddy

 

[SIReefer]

Really cool build Adam. Its nice when your tank ties into the house like a piece of furniture - the carpentry work looks first rate. Its gonna be a great tank.

 

[Adamc1303]

Thanks guys I appreciate the compliments. So far i'm happy with it I hope everything keeps going well. Does anyone have pointers on silencing a reeflo pump?

 

[Adamc1303]

So not a good update guys. I heard a snap last night at like 2 am as I was watching you tube reef videos. i went to the tank ad checked everything out and everything was fine. Once in a while my house makes noises or something shifts in a closet. Anyway I was on my phone and I looked at the tank and noticed that the one piece euro brace snapped! I guess that was what I heard last night. I immediately drained the tank. I didn't notice bowing or anything and it didn't spring any leaks or anythings that's good. I e-mailed the guy that built the tank I am waiting to hear back. I actually didn't it from a manufacturer I got it from a guy that built that was an employee of the manufacturer. he built this one for him self and then decided he didn't want it once he stopped working for the company. I really hope he helps me out here. I attached a picture.

 

[Fewjativ]

Great tank n great build with everything. Sorry about the snapped brace. Hope everything works out

 

[Adamc1303]

Does anyone know someone in our area that can do this repair for me? Bascialy they would just have to come measure the glass they need and then they can do the repair in my house.

 

[rkaragozler]

what are you looking to do? Replace the whole top, or just put a piece on top and bottom of the crack??

 

[Adamc1303]

I didn't really think of just putting a piece on top and bottom I guess that can work.

 

[rkaragozler]

It's been done before. For you to replace the whole brace the tank has to be emptied, so the glass can flex back to its original form.

 

[Adamc1303]

The tank is already drained. I drained it right away I didn't want to take any chances. How big does the patch have to be. The top part can be long but the bottom would restrict drainage into my overflow box. How big are the patches usually? See the pics

 

[rkaragozler]

I would put a piece the length of the tank on top, since you cant put one under.

 

[Adamc1303]

You think one on top is enough? Do I put silicone in the cracked part before hand as well? I have a glass guy coming tomorrow. He will bring half inch glass with him that he can cut and polish on the spot. I gotta go find some aquarium safe silicone. I know home depot has ge number 1 which is good for tanks I wonder if they have black silicone.

 

[rkaragozler]

no need to put silicone on the crack. just make sure you put the silicone in a v shape and around the perimeter. also make sure you clamp it down, and let dry for 48 hours. you want the silone to ooze out leaving about 1/16 layer between glass. Not sure if they have black GE1 at home depot.

 

[Adamc1303]

I'm debating on adding a center glass brace or not now. What do you think?

 

[rkaragozler]

I would. It will only help you, not hurt you.

 

[Adamc1303]

How wide would you make the brace?

 

[Ziggy]

I'm debating on adding a center glass brace or not now. What do you think?

First you should found the out what couse this to crack before trying to fixing the brace.

 

[Adamc1303]

The tank wasn't properly leveled.

 

[Ziggy]

Maybe you can contact Reefoman I know he is building tanks and he is in Brooklyn too so he can help you. Good luck