Tank repair

[ccary23]

Looking for someone that services the Woodbridge/Dumfries area. I need the rim on my 125 replaced. Metal halide melted my crossbar.

 

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[cpu933k]

Same thing just happened to me. Try contacting Rob (zygote2k).

 

I ended up repairing it myself. Is your tank full or empty? Mine was empty. First contact the tank manufacturer to see if they sell replacement trims (you may have to order it through a LFS). Mine was a AGA/Aqueon and they said they stopped selling replacements. I was able to buy one from here:

http://www.aquariumframeswholesale.com

 

When the trim came in, I got a hacksaw blade and cut out all the old trim (make sure your tank is halfway empty), 4-6 inches at a time, (it's tedious, but any more than that you risk cracking your glass when pulling off the trim) and then cleaned off all the silicone. I followed this video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rAJfaSEUp58

 

Put silicone on the new trim and put it on with something heavy on top of it to hold it down while the silicone cures (24 hours).

 

If your tank is not empty, it will be difficult because when cutting the trim, all that plastic debris will fall into the tank. If the tank is not empty, I would try something like this: https://reefbuilders.com/2014/03/19/stupid-plastic-center-brace/

[gmerek2]

I have a free top brace for you if it's a 72x18" it's probabaly not worth driving up here for it though

Edited November 3, 2017 by gmerek2

[xabo]

purchased a top brace for a 210 from Quantum Reefs for under $50.00

[Coral Hind]

I've cut out the damaged brace and replaced it with plexi and attached it with nylon screws. Similar to the image below

 

[ccary23]

I've cut out the damaged brace and replaced it with plexi and attached it with nylon screws. Similar to the image below

 

Won't the plexi start to warp over time from the weight of the screen?

 

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[madweazl]

Won't the plexi start to warp over time from the weight of the screen?

 

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I doubt it with the tension being put on the brace from the front and rear panels but I suppose it is possible.