sen5241b January 6, 2014 Share January 6, 2014 Nice recovery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mling January 6, 2014 Share January 6, 2014 Glad you seem to have recovered from your disaster. Do you have any idea why happened in the first place ? Spontaneous cracking of a huge tank like this is worrisome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 January 6, 2014 Author Share January 6, 2014 glad you were able to save everything. How long was the tank filled before it cracked? July 2013. Tank is 22 yrs old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 January 6, 2014 Author Share January 6, 2014 Glad you seem to have recovered from your disaster. Do you have any idea why happened in the first place ? Spontaneous cracking of a huge tank like this is worrisome. The tank was located near the back door of the garage here on base. I had complained about the constant drafts leaking in various places. I assume that a small chip in the lower corner took a cold shot from the weather outside. 80F vs 29F = bad combo. I will get some expandable foam and start sealing the draft areas. In addition I may go Acrylic for the next tank as a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mling January 6, 2014 Share January 6, 2014 The tank was located near the back door of the garage here on base. I had complained about the constant drafts leaking in various places. I assume that a small chip in the lower corner took a cold shot from the weather outside. 80F vs 29F = bad combo. I will get some expandable foam and start sealing the draft areas. In addition I may go Acrylic for the next tank as a replacement. I assume your garage has a garage door so I don't think it would be below freezing, tonight being a possible exception. Also, would not the heated tank water made a difference ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epleeds January 6, 2014 Share January 6, 2014 July 2013. Tank is 22 yrs old. 22 year old tank. Oh my.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mling January 6, 2014 Share January 6, 2014 22 year old tank. Oh my.... ok, forget what I a said about temps, looks like it died of natural causes -> old age ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz123 January 6, 2014 Share January 6, 2014 I'm sorry this happened but glad you were able to deal with it quickly. Can you explain how glass aquariums die of old age? I get silicone aging, but glass? And chips are dangerous in aquariums, even small ones in seemingly safe areas. I can see how it would cause stress even by tiny areas of pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 January 6, 2014 Author Share January 6, 2014 I think people forget that glass also expands and contacts it appears rigid but is flexible. Take a look at a tank that has plastic top rim with braces. If the band breaks you can see the glass bow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Rhoads January 6, 2014 Share January 6, 2014 So sorry to hear about this. Hopefully everything will make it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelin315 January 6, 2014 Share January 6, 2014 I think people forget that glass also expands and contacts it appears rigid but is flexible. Take a look at a tank that has plastic top rim with braces. If the band breaks you can see the glass bow. Glass is also considered to be a liquid as well as it never truly stops "pouring" downwards and feeling the effects of gravity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkfalcon January 7, 2014 Share January 7, 2014 Bro I feel your pain my Im 24 just broke Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 January 9, 2014 Author Share January 9, 2014 Ok guys I need your help. I could rush but trying to do this right!! Looking for some left over starboard from your bare bottom projects. In addition also looking for left over finishing plywood to skin a stand for a 48x24x24 Oceanic Tech . I will be building the stand out of 2x4 and 2x6 to leave an opening in the center. In addition who has a pocket hole jig that I can borrow. I think I need to start a build thread. help me name this on guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 January 10, 2014 Author Share January 10, 2014 All coral and Clams appear to be doing fine. Since I can only look down I cant get a full view of the SPS . Wish me luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fscbishop January 11, 2014 Share January 11, 2014 dang DC that is a bummer, if you need a hand LMK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 January 12, 2014 Author Share January 12, 2014 dang DC that is a bummer, if you need a hand LMK Thanks Bro building stand for 120 Tech as I type this reply. Bringing it inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 January 13, 2014 Author Share January 13, 2014 (edited) Started new build go check it out guys!!! Edited January 13, 2014 by YHSublime Linked your new build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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