I dont know what I was thinking......

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  1. boo-v

    boo-v Astrea Snail

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    Well....I was trying to move my 125gal aquarium out my living room to make room for my new tank that I had just bought, since I have no "real friends" and my wife only weighs 110lbs I was forced to try to move the tank by myself...bad Idea. the tank rolled off my couch and onto my metal table thus denting it and cracking my aquarium. Im not sure if I want the answer that I may get but is there anyway that I would be able to repair this? and yes it leaks!:cry::confused:
     

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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    You could try and repair it yourself by going to a glass place and buying the whole pane that needs to be replaced.

    Goof luck and hope there was no damage to you.
     
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  3. Puffer Chick

    Puffer Chick Giant Squid

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    oh man that sucks! hopefully you can fix it
     
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  4. wynnEZ

    wynnEZ Plankton

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    Sorry for the luck! Hopefully you can get it fixed!
     
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  5. NASAGeek

    NASAGeek Eyelash Blennie

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    I would think replacing the entire pane would be your best choice. That divet on the edge is the real issue, can't think of a graceful way around that. Even if you were able to patch it, would you ever trust it? I think replacing the pane...

    Sorry, hope no one was hurt.

    M
     
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  6. davidkaleko

    davidkaleko Flamingo Tongue

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    Start browsing craigslist :(
     
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  7. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    The front panel can be replaced, but it would need to be someone who knows his s**t. My other concern is what condition is the side panel in?


    luna
     
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  8. boo-v

    boo-v Astrea Snail

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    only my feelings were hurt, Im scared to do it myself, fill it water and the next thing you know I will have realllll problems! talked to a few glass shops and they said they couldnt do it, I think im screwed!
     
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  9. Night-Rida

    Night-Rida Finback Whale

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    time for a divorce!











    j/k yeah if it only one panel then measure the pane and thickness of glass.

    probly 1/4" thick tempered glass.. use box cutter w/ new razor blade and get the old pane out. put new panel in with silcone (or aquarium grade silcone) replace brace and let cure for a few days before adding water..

    dont be afraid of using extra silicone.. use your finger to smooth out bead..

    also if its damaged on 2 panels, then probly search for a new/used tank to replace..

    I guess you need to setup your next tank on wheels so u can cart it around :)
     
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  10. boo-v

    boo-v Astrea Snail

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    Lol, ima try that then, I was supposed to sell the tank the very next day too!! how much do you think a new pain of glass cost?

     
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