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Old 07-25-2013, 02:51 AM
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Question Help Fixing a cracked tank

So I've got a standard 36" 50gallon
It was gonna be used for a sump
the back pane cracked
The crack runs horizontal in the middle of the back pane
The crack goes almost end to end
The cracked pane also has 2 holes drilled in it

Is it possible to just get a new back piece cut,
and just silicone it in, Ontop of the cracked pane, on the inside?

Or does the cracked pane have to be removed, then replaced?
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Old 07-25-2013, 03:08 AM
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Saver if you cut it out. Replacing a panel isn't that hard. I just cracked my sump tonight. Took me about 15 mins to cut out. And I'll order a panel from a local glass shop.
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Old 07-25-2013, 03:56 AM
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Hammers work wonders for removing cracked glass haha, just watch where you tap it and don't cut yourself
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Old 07-25-2013, 09:09 AM
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Default cracked glass

if you can save any of the broken glass a glass company will cut it for free(action glass will on edmonds);then use the cut pieces for your sump baffles.you can also order in newflex 333 aquarium silicone from them
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good to know, thanks!
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