Broken rim on 210 gallon tank

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  1. billygrz84

    billygrz84 Plankton

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    Does anybody know how to repair the rims on the top and bottom of a tank or should they be replaced?
     
    billygrz84, Jan 2, 2013
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  2. cosmo

    cosmo Giant Squid

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    I wouldn't risk a repair, I'd just replace for the piece of mind
     
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  3. petet1234

    petet1234 Plankton

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    Yes just replace it.
     
    petet1234, Jan 3, 2013
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  4. Tom Owens

    Tom Owens Astrea Snail

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    DEFINITELY replace them. The repair at that particular spot may actually hold, but you don't know what other part may be damaged that you can't see. Don't risk it.
     
    Tom Owens, Jan 3, 2013
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  5. skyvern2130

    skyvern2130 Stylophora

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    Second the replace. Tried repairing mine on my 55 tried about 6 different appoxy,supperglue, none worked
     
    skyvern2130, Jan 3, 2013
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  6. Pickupman66

    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    I can vouch for the repair. Dont patch them. they are very integral in the stability of the tank. You can repair it in less than a fwe hours work. remove the old one using a heavy paint scraper. then remove all silicone associated with it using a razor. then add a large beat to top rim of the glass and press the new one on. use your finger to make a nice bead on the inside rim. I have done this on a 225.
     
    Pickupman66, Jan 4, 2013
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