ArtC March 30, 2014 Share March 30, 2014 After being out of the hobby for a couple of years, I bought a used RSM 250 with chiller and LifeReef sump/skimmer from a guy at work for $750. bought live rock, cooked it, replaced noisy fans and mounts, checked out the rest of the electronics. Filled the tank with FW to see how the temperature ran. Cool enough that maybe I could sell the chiller. On the second day, water on the floor. Back panel of the tank had cracked - in the one area that had not RSM sump behind it, but air and electrical. So do I find a bare RSM 250, try to replace the middle panel of the tank, or part the whole thing out and buy a goldfish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef March 30, 2014 Share March 30, 2014 wow that stinks...I am sorry that you just experienced that. Is it possible to just replace the glass panel? I wouldn't think that would be too terribly expensive. I don't know enough about the all in ones to know if there is the ability to do that. Just wanted to say that sucks and I am feeling for you... hopefully others with experience will chime in soon.... either way you know we are not going to let you get a goldfish!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zygote2k March 30, 2014 Share March 30, 2014 I'd buy the panel and replace it first. If that doesn't work, start over with the goldfish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sen5241b March 30, 2014 Share March 30, 2014 Sorry to heat such bad news. I'd try to find a cheap tank replacement on eBay. Your gray signature text at the bottom is seriously funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtC March 30, 2014 Author Share March 30, 2014 Buying the panel would be easy, but replacing it would require removing the RSM sump from the back. That's eight other pieces of glass! On the other hand, because the sump is built into the back of the tank, there is water on both sides of the panel and not much force on it. Maybe I can just glue a new panel over the old one from the fish side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef March 30, 2014 Share March 30, 2014 can you just remove that sump, replace the back glass and drill it and put the sump under the stand and make it a much easier to work with rather than an AIO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtC March 31, 2014 Author Share March 31, 2014 I probably do have enough gear around from the old days to do everything the the AIO sump does. Or find somebody to build me a new tank with the same dimensions. I see I'm starting to readjust to the hobby's spending logic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachabballi reef March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 welcome back...spending money around here is like riding a bike...you never forget and we have plenty of ways to ease you in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YHSublime March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 welcome back...spending money around here is like riding a bike...you never forget and we have plenty of ways to ease you in. Well said! *starts a slow clap* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 Welcome back, Art. It's been a while. Sorry for the RSM headache. Have you tried calling or emailing their customer support? I like the idea of just fusing a new piece of acrylic over the old if that will solve the problem, but what if the crack is in a seam? Will you be able to seal it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2nhle March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 Welcome back and sorry about the tank. Can you just patch with glass and silicon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCReefer1964 March 31, 2014 Share March 31, 2014 Just replace the back panei. It can be done and I would be happy to assist. Let me research the design and get back with you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtC April 1, 2014 Author Share April 1, 2014 The complicated part is that I've managed to get a leak on the inside of my tank which will call for either a simple but risky repair or a complex but risky one. All ideas welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami April 1, 2014 Share April 1, 2014 That's quite a crack, Art. From your drawing, it looks like the simplest option is to cement in another piece of acrylic over the span of the crack, or to replace the entire back panel. (I just embedded the image in your post.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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