DIY Refugium Barriers not straight

[charles-n-charge]

I'm building a refugium out of an old 55g for my 220g shark tank, and I've hit a snag.

The barriers I've cut don't fit perfectly. They're just barely off, by slightly less than 1/4". So, they stand at an angel.

A cut this small is a little too risky for me to make, as it will probably shatter the glass. So do you think I'm fine leaving it the way it is and moving forward with it; even though its at a slight angel? Or do you think I'll see problems with it in the future?

I don't care about what it looks like too much. It'll be below the tank, so who cares. As long as it works, I'm happy.


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[charles-n-charge]

Anything guys?


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[joe jaskot]

You should be fine.

 

[charles-n-charge]

Any other inputs?


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[charles-n-charge]

I guess I'll just move forward with it then.


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[TheBigB]

Yeah it will be fine. I wouldn't give it another thought

 

[sincebeen]

Since you're not concerned with the looks, leave it.

Otherwise I would say find your local cabinet builder and have them cut you some plexiglass for ten bucks, they usually have plenty of scrap laying around.


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[charles-n-charge]

I tried to make the cut anyways.
Needless to say, I broke the piece. But, I ended up making it all work, and it actually looks pretty good. The pieces are straight and everything


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