How would you fix this?

[Ricky1213]

Ok, so i picked up a 125g aquarium last week for $75, and would like some opinions on how you would fix this. The top trim is cracked in two places, and replacement trim is unavailable as far as i know, plus i think i can fix it for cheaper than buying a new top trim. Let me know what you guys think.


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[F1 VET]

Ok, so i picked up a 125g aquarium last week for $75, and would like some opinions on how you would fix this. The top trim is cracked in two places, and replacement trim is unavailable as far as i know, plus i think i can fix it for cheaper than buying a new top trim. Let me know what you guys think.


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Just silicone or epoxy a glass or acrylic brace that runs width wise on top of the existing brace, or scrape the entire trim and make ur own outta wood.

Go S. Vettel #1 rb8

 

[Gill Blue]

is the plastic OK other than that break? the way it is broken, it still is serving its purpose of keeping the center from bowing.
hard to say from a pic, but I'd probably just sand down the sharp edges and silicone it so there's no water getting in there.

 

[Ricky1213]

Other than the crack, its still structurally sound. I was just going to do as you said. Sand the edges and silicone it down. I just wanted other opinions.


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[rokit_armor]

I would weld the pieces together.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_welding

It's easy, if you have a soldering iron and some scrap plastic of the same type you can easily repair the plastic.

 

[Steve Manly]

Just silicone or epoxy a glass or acrylic brace that runs width wise on top of the existing brace, or scrape the entire trim and make ur own outta wood.

thumbs up!

 

[Ricky1213]

Also should mention that its one of two braces, not just one center brace. Both braces have the same crack on them, just on opposite sides of the tank (one in front one in back)


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[johnd651]

Just silicone or epoxy a glass or acrylic brace that runs width wise on top of the existing brace, or scrape the entire trim and make ur own outta wood.

Go S. Vettel #1 rb8

i have used the silicone a piece of glass trick before... works great just make sure the gap between the edge of the glass is not to big...

 

[Joee3196]

u can also just buy a new brace for arround $50

 

[Ricky1213]

Ive searched high and low for a 72x18" frame, but they have been discontinued.


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