How to fix the bottom crack?

Sorry, haven't done it before.

I would do nothing less than cover the whole bottom of the tank, to reduce any risk. If the bottom is 100% supported, and there is a slice of weight distributing material, such as styrofoam between the glass and the tank stand, then the weight of the water column is not an issue. If it were a front, side or back plate, then I would say replace for sure.
 
You know what I do when that type of thing happens? I would find the highest point in the area and take the tank to that point and drop it to the ground. Just messin, no humor here. But do have it professionally fixed, don't be a do-it-yourself'er in a situation like this.
 
Hey guys, try stepping on a piece of styrofoam and then tell me it can support 2000 lbs. Maybe I'm not envisioning this right but doesn't plausible to me. I agree the bottom is the foundation of the tank and any patch job is asking for disaster. You know you have thousands invested in that tank once its setup so just go spend the money and fix it right.
 
2,000 lbs distrubuted over 2,304 sq inches is less than 1 lb / sq foot. Could styrofoam carry 1 lb/ sq foot? Easily. The purpose of the styrofoam is to evenly distribute the weight so that there are no small areas on the bottom plate where that 2,000 lbs is resting on.

*edit* If you are still not sure about repairing this tank, I'll gladly take it off your hands. I will then write back in 5 years and let you know how it is going :)
 
Matak said:
2,000 lbs distrubuted over 2,304 sq inches is less than 1 lb / sq foot. Could styrofoam carry 1 lb/ sq foot? Easily. The purpose of the styrofoam is to evenly distribute the weight so that there are no small areas on the bottom plate where that 2,000 lbs is resting on.

*edit* If you are still not sure about repairing this tank, I'll gladly take it off your hands. I will then write back in 5 years and let you know how it is going :)
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My math might not be right but isn't that 1 lb/sq inch?

I still also think this can be fixed, but all the good points need to be followed......

1. Cover whole bottom
2. silicon in place and edges
3. Use foam to space and even out.
 
Thanks my friends,

Life made the issue mute. one corner hit the ground and there is crack ont he side. it will be a reptile tank, or since the side has to be replaced, I might as well replace the bottom. :)

It was free. So I am not complaining. i got an 8 ft low stand which perfect for me. I also got nine peices of huge lava rocks, the biggest is 2x1.5x1 ft! :)
 
Matak said:
2,000 lbs distrubuted over 2,304 sq inches is less than 1 lb / sq foot. Could styrofoam carry 1 lb/ sq foot? Easily. The purpose of the styrofoam is to evenly distribute the weight so that there are no small areas on the bottom plate where that 2,000 lbs is resting on.

*edit* If you are still not sure about repairing this tank, I'll gladly take it off your hands. I will then write back in 5 years and let you know how it is going :)
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That would be about 1lb per sq INCH, and most styrofoam I know wont hold up to that.....
 
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