NEW ACRYLIC TANK PROJECT

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TheRealMoondog

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GOOD AFTERNOON MONSTER FISH KEEPERS! I am new to this Forum, searching around the web, your site seems to be the only one that supports acrylic tank repair projects.

All that being said, I just purchased an 8'X24"HX18"W 180 gallon tenecor for the ridiculous price of $250.00 To me the stand was worth that.

Anyway, the euro brace on the tank has been cut to allow for a HOB filter:eek:, the tank has been full for about 2 weeks now, no leaks whatsoever!! Can this be repaired? What is the best way to go about this? I was thinking of bonding another piece of acrylic to the top of the euro brace, installing a piece of plywood under the tank, buff, polish, and calling it over.

This is my first acrylic tank, so any and all information is greatly appreciated.

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Not speaking from experience but I cannot see why it couldn't be repaired.

If you want it flush with the original it would require some detailed fitting of the new piece and probably some cleaning up of the edges or the excisting brace but the way acrylic is bonded, it should work just fine.

If esthetics is not the main concern why not just place a piece underneath and bond it...

I'm sure that one of the members with more hands on experience will chime in.

Good luck... (Heck, finding a tank like that is GOOD luck ! )
 
Yes, your site has some very knowledgable people in regards to acrylic, and is in fact one of the only sites I can find that people are not scared to repair it.

No, I am not worried by esthetics, I am planning on building a canopy that will cover that portion of the tank anyway.

Is there any benefit to bonding the piece below vs. the top?
 
"I was thinking of bonding another piece of acrylic"

You pretty much answered your own question. Just get some Weld On 16 and glue a piece of acrylic.

It may not even be needed. I don't think the piece that is cut off demises the integrity of the tank. If you have it filled and you see no bowing it's probably fine.

However just for the ease of mind. Adding the extra piece may help you sleep better at night.

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I was talking about on top of the cut out versus on the bottom of the cut out.

The tank does have about a 1/2" to 3/4" deflection along the 8' front and back panel, that is why I think it should be fixed, I was actually thinking about running an 8'x4" strip along the length of both sides.

Again, just trying to figure out the best way to fix this tank, the Tenecor rep said that the deflection was within tolerance. Do you have other thoughts on this?
 
I know this thread lost interest very quickly, but I have been slowly working on getting this tank ready for fish. I had noticed there was no support under the tank, except for 3 1x6 pieces, so I have upgrded the supports, and added a sheet of 3/4" plywood for support.

I have read that you also need a layer of foam or neoprene between the wood and the acrylic tank. Any suggestions on the best material to use here? Once I figure this out, it will be time for another water test, then on to the sump.

Any info is greatly appreciated.
 
You could use polystyrene under the base, basically anything that would absorb any grit etc from creating a pressure point on the base, I actually used a flooring product that is used under wood floors.
 
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