Bottom broke and lowes carries 1/32 picture frame glass, would it be ok? i could sillicone some plywood to it.
Bottom broke on 8" cube, would 1/32th be ok?
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it would prolly be fine, but personally when it comes to repairs i always go safe. I'g get thicker. You are aware lowes sells glass sheets right?
I would venture a guess on that, with pretty good "faith" in my guess.
I'd think 5 min epoxy on one side (for strength), silicone the other. The epoxy comes in clear ... I'd put epoxy on one side, maybe wait ~1 hour, silicone the other ... but hey, like I say, a guess. If it were mine, I'd give it a go, but you know that, or I would not recommend the effort trying it.
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TA
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and then ...
Crud, if my post above makes no sense, there is good reason for it. I forgot to mention, "if you need a temp repair--to get you by."
Well, and then again, sometimes, "temp repairs" turn into indefinite repairs, at least for me ...
Regards,
TA
Crud, if my post above makes no sense, there is good reason for it. I forgot to mention, "if you need a temp repair--to get you by."
Well, and then again, sometimes, "temp repairs" turn into indefinite repairs, at least for me ...
Regards,
TA
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1/32" glass would break really easily. The ply would idea would work. You could also call a glass shop and have some glass cut to size for cheap.
JM ... we are talking about an 8 inch cube, right? Or have I got something wrong? I mean isn't 1/32 OK for a "betta bowl?"
Forget answering that, you are right! Somehow I began thinking of 1/32 as 1/16, you are right--I stand corrected. Sorry, not enough coffee, will wake up before I post again--I promise!
One could, if one wish a "kludge" which would work, is to spread a thin layer of silicone between two sheets of 1/32 glass and in effect make a small pane of "kludged safety glass." Since it is the bottom of the aquarium, small air bubble in the silicone would be insignificant and it can easily be hid--so looks need not be that important.
You know me, I can do things which shock others, quite easily!
Regards,
TA
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I asked on MFK if it was ok to repair a tank that way and apparently it won't work. I'll try and find the thread.
EDIT: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156064
This thread is handy for glass thickness guides http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=139898
CWO4GUNNER
USN/USCG 1974-2004 Weps
With such a small tank scale it would be an ideal opportunity to learn the basics of aquarium glass replacement, and just use the same thickness or thicker so that your edges on the vertical panels are supported right.
However if your only interested in quick fixing and moving on it wouldn't hurt to try the simplest fix first. Just a piece of any glass silicone on the inside covering the crack from edge to edge including the end seals. But for all the trouble of quick fixing and the lack of learning to do it right (replacement), you might as well go out and buy a new/used one on CL or LFS sale.
However if your only interested in quick fixing and moving on it wouldn't hurt to try the simplest fix first. Just a piece of any glass silicone on the inside covering the crack from edge to edge including the end seals. But for all the trouble of quick fixing and the lack of learning to do it right (replacement), you might as well go out and buy a new/used one on CL or LFS sale.
Getting at cut piece of 1/16" or 1/8" glass really won't be difficult or expensive. It's likely your local ACE hardware can provide that for $5-6.