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11-30-2009, 11:25 PM
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use rubbing alcohol on the glass
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11-30-2009, 11:47 PM
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I find the standard issue stands with bowfronts to be totally flimsy in comparison to the typically-hugely-overbuilt DIY stands people make. I had a 72g bowfront for a couple years on the standard stand and it too developed a leak. If I was to ever do a bowfront again, what I'd do is beef up the insides with a 2x3 framing and maybe even some cross braces along the back. This is hardly convenient of course so I understand if you don't like the idea, but that's just something I'd consider doing if I had the tank empty and off the stand anyhow to reseal it. Or at the very least, maybe an internal "skinning" using 1/2" - 3/4" plywood? I don't know, maybe food for thought anyhow.
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12-01-2009, 06:16 AM
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72g bow leak
I have 72g bow too that leak at the bottom. I found out that the bottom glass is sagging when you put too much waight on it due to weak cross brace. What i did is, resilicone the tank... got a styro from home depo (the orange one) and cut to the shape of what ever glass is expose at the bottom (not touching the black plastic base) and tape it there to support the glass from sagging or flexing. It works grate for me.
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