glass tank crack reseal a good idea?

[Rosemead626]

hey whatsup guys, so my friend recently cracked his glass tank and resealed it like this.
is this a good idea or should he just replace the cracked side?thanks

 

[Bderick67]

what is the black, plexiglass? Silicone doesn't bond to plexiglass or plastic. Looks like a disaster in waiting.

 

[Rosemead626]

not sure.i think its plexiglass.should he take that out and use glass instead?

 

[Rosemead626]

actually idk.he said it was like a tile material.

 

[zoohouse]

From the looks of the pics, it's a disaster waiting to happen. Why wasn't the tank properly cleaned when repaired?

 

[Rosemead626]

Idk.he just sent me those pics.would it be better to clean the whole tank and take off the black thing and silicone a glass piece instead?

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[shark.bait]

Bad Idea! When glass brakes it does not just split. It shatters. If you have a crack already formed, even if you cover over it, the pressure from the water in the tank will continue acting against the glass until its too late. If you don't heed my warning, at very least leave the tank outside filled for a week just to ensure it wont break on you. Water damages in a house can be devastating, I have heard of a 5 gall jug causing 10000$ in damages. Electrical and hardwood flooring. Your better off replacing the tank, or buying 1 pane of glass to replace the entire side.

 

[fishnutham]

Replace it thats not going to last.

 

[Rosemead626]

Alright thanks bro.if he wants to replace the whole pane, he would have to take off all the silicon and take off the tank

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[Rosemead626]

Tak lining and silitcone it back right?

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