Damaged Tank! (help!)

[Pharaoh]

My guess is that you have either 3/8" glass or 1/2". Probably 3/8".

 

[Warlock]

Exactly. Some (especially older) tanks do fine without the plastic trim. Most of the newer ones need it though. Think of it this way: modern companies are cheap, right? So, if it wasn't absolutely necessary to make sure the tank was safe (and they couldn't be held liable in a lawsuit), do you really think they'd spend the extra money to mold a piece of plastic around the top of the tank when a rimless tank looks much nicer anyway? And if that's the case, why in the world would they go through all the extra expense of adding a crossbar to the middle of the tank? It would make a good selling point to have a completely open top without it (ease of access, cleaner profile, etc.). Trust me, the plastic rim is there for a reason. Save yourself a potentially huge disaster, and a lot of worry and just replace it.

Where the hell would you even find a replacement trim?

 

[Warlock]

I cracked the support on a 125 of mine. All I did was find a piece of scrap metal, aluminum I think, and bolted the broken brace back together with the piece of metal. Been holding fine for quite a while now.

This is probably what i will end up doing but not sure yet

 

[Gervahlt]

Where the hell would you even find a replacement trim?

Last time I looked, I think Glasscages actually had it for less than anyone else (including two of my local stores) even after shipping. So, based on that it would cost you $31 including shipping to get a top trim to replace your existing one. You will need silicone as well though to reattach it. As far as Pharoh's idea of bolting it, I can't see a reason that wouldn't work as well as long as the plastic you bolt it to doesn't start to split. It wouldn't look pretty, but then again it'll be covered up by your hood anyway.

 

[Warlock]

Last time I looked, I think Glasscages actually had it for less than anyone else (including two of my local stores) even after shipping. So, based on that it would cost you $31 including shipping to get a top trim to replace your existing one. You will need silicone as well though to reattach it. As far as Pharoh's idea of bolting it, I can't see a reason that wouldn't work as well as long as the plastic you bolt it to doesn't start to split. It wouldn't look pretty, but then again it'll be covered up by your hood anyway.

ok thanks man, appreciate it!

/edit: Just checked their whole website couldnt find any =(

 

[Gervahlt]

What dimensions are your tank? If it's a standard 90 gallon, it's the last one listed on the page that the link I posted takes you to.

 

[deeda]

Your LFS may also be able to order the correct replacement trim for your tank if you provide them with the correct measurements and mfg, if you know it.

 

[Warlock]

its 48'' long, 18'' wide,24'' tall

 

[Gervahlt]

its 48'' long, 18'' wide,24'' tall

Yep, so click on the link I posted above and look at the last thing in the list of things for sale there. It's for a black frame to fit a tank that's 48" long and 18" wide. Height doesn't matter on this one. Note that the only color this particular vendor carries is black though...I can't tell from the pics you posted whether your frame is black or brown. If it's brown, you may want to find another vendor that has a matching color since this is only for the top rim of the tank (or try bolting it together like Pharaoh suggested).

Good luck with the fix!

 

[Warlock]

Yep, so click on the link I posted above and look at the last thing in the list of things for sale there. It's for a black frame to fit a tank that's 48" long and 18" wide. Height doesn't matter on this one. Note that the only color this particular vendor carries is black though...I can't tell from the pics you posted whether your frame is black or brown. If it's brown, you may want to find another vendor that has a matching color since this is only for the top rim of the tank (or try bolting it together like Pharaoh suggested).

Good luck with the fix!

ok i found it thanks