This weekend I picked up a 240g 8'x2'x2' tank. My ac went out on my truck so by the time I made it home it was unload and retreat into the cold house. We put the tank on the back porch (hadn't made room inside yet). The next morning I got caught up in family stuff, so it was around noon when I had a chance to get out back and spend some time with my new toy. This is what I found
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The only thing I could figure out was the sun heated up the tank and cause a weak spot to split. The glass had to be 300 degrees. So as you can see cutting off the bottom isn't an option (bracing all around inside bottom) I am thinking to laminate the bottom w/2 layers of 5/8" marine grade plywood, and cover the inside bottom w/ 1/4" plexi. Any other suggestions or tips?
. The only thing I could figure out was the sun heated up the tank and cause a weak spot to split. The glass had to be 300 degrees. So as you can see cutting off the bottom isn't an option (bracing all around inside bottom) I am thinking to laminate the bottom w/2 layers of 5/8" marine grade plywood, and cover the inside bottom w/ 1/4" plexi. Any other suggestions or tips?
