Wayne's 105g 'Rainforest of the Sea'

[wmcinnes]

Well after making tons of progress and headway, I overtightened the bulkheads inside the overflow and the bottom pane of the tank cracked! Who knew plastic could compress glass enough to crack!
At first it looked fixable as the crack started from the holes and extended to the corners of the overflow but as I loosened off the second bulkhead, 'POP!!'. The crack extended the width of the tank. To make matters worse the tank was full of about 80 gallons of water panic ensued to get the tank drained before it busted completely.
Tank was basically completely plumbed when this happened so I will have to see what I can manage to save and reuse.. and worst of all is I have to be up for work in 4hrs! JOY!

BAD day to say the least!

If there is any positive to this it is that I get to start designing a nice new custom made baby now. External overflow? I think so!

[wmcinnes]

Originally Posted by wmcinnes

External overflow? I think so!

Okay maybe not, we will see! I'm entertaining ideas...

[sphelps]

Wow that's too bad Wayne, I'm not sure how you did it but crappy deal non the less. Replacing the bottom pane would be a fairly easy job, another option to consider.

[JDigital]

Oh Lordy! Definitely not a good way to start a Friday. At least you got it emptied before it completely broke (I assume anyways).

[kien]

ouch.. that's brutal! Ya, better it happened now than later with a tank full of salt water, rocks, fish and corals..

Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life.

[wmcinnes]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Wow that's too bad Wayne, I'm not sure how you did it but crappy deal non the less. Replacing the bottom pane would be a fairly easy job, another option to consider.

Ya I guess I didnt really consider that option! Do you just get the glass from an aquarium builder, such as Dave at Concept?

Originally Posted by JDigital

Oh Lordy! Definitely not a good way to start a Friday. At least you got it emptied before it completely broke (I assume anyways).

Ya got pretty lucky! 80 gallonsish of water on the floor of a 4th story apartment would have been real bad news..

Originally Posted by kien

ouch.. that's brutal! Ya, better it happened now than later with a tank full of salt water, rocks, fish and corals..

Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life.

Lol, thanks Kien!

[sphelps]

Many places to get glass, aquarium builders is definitely one of them provided they are willing. Dave is probably a good option although I obviously can't speak for him but he's helped me out with some loose glass here and there. Might be someone in Edmonton as well, best to ask around.

[sphelps]

Just looking at the latest pics, did you have foam under the tank or just wood?

[wmcinnes]

Originally Posted by sphelps

Many places to get glass, aquarium builders is definitely one of them provided they are willing. Dave is probably a good option although I obviously can't speak for him but he's helped me out with some loose glass here and there. Might be someone in Edmonton as well, best to ask around.

Just looking at the latest pics, did you have foam under the tank or just wood?

We will see what I want to do!
Yeah i added 1/2" foam just before I started filling the tank with water.. I dont really get it either lol

[subman]

Check with Neal at NWGP for the glass he will hook you up.