So I have someone that is willing to sell me a 180 gallon tank for 75 bucks. The only problem is, it has 9 holes drilled in the background glass, 4 up top, 5 on bottom I'm assuming from a saltwater setup. They look to be a few inches in diameter each. What is the best way to covering these up, if any? Siliconing a piece of glass over each one, plugging them with pvc caps? Any help would be great guys/gals, thanks!
Plugging a drilled tank question
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i have successfully patched holes in several tanks. currently have 1 of those tanks set up and i patched it back in 1993. i got 2 squares of glass cut about 1/2 inch wider then the wholes i guess the glass is about 1/8 inch thick..glued it to 1 side with aquarium sealant. fill the whole with aquarium sealant and then glued the other piece of glass to the other side. it has worked on the 3 tanks i have done. i'm sure there is a better way, but my way worked well.
Were they fairly large tanks? I'm just worried about the pressure of 180 gallons on 9 holes in the backside. I've done what you did on a sump before with no problems at all, just a little overcautious I guess!
Just make sure you put the patch on the inside if you are going that route. The water pressure should help to hold the patch in place. I would just use some expanding stoppers, they should not leak.
i did a single hole on two 75g tanks and the one pictured is one of two holes on a 125g tank. it worked for me. one of my 75g is still set up. i would maybe do some more research first if you have that many holes to patch. i'm sure you could plug the holes with different pvc pipe fittings. good luck
I found stoppers that took the wrath of God to push in. They won't come out on their own. If you get one thats a bit too big, you can shave a bit off that fat side with a knife until you get the push in resistance you're comfortable with.
The expandable ones don't need any modifications, but have metal exposed.
The expandable ones don't need any modifications, but have metal exposed.
So I'm going to try the siliconing glue on both sides like Joel had mentioned.. Will I have a problem since there is 9 holes, spread out, or does it not matter? I will be murdered if this thing leaks....