Acrylic Tank Issue

[SaltLifer86]

Should I be concerned with these spots? Not sure whether to take the risk and use it.

 

[I’ma tempermental coral]

Are you referring to the crazing I’m the acrylic?

 

[SaltLifer86]

The white spots on the seem where the edge is.

Are you referring to the crazing I’m the acrylic?

 

[I’ma tempermental coral]

Oh I do see some separation there. What size tank is it? You may also be able to fix those with just a little Weldon 4 I believe is the correct solvent.

 

[fishguy242]

hi can you post front look pic?

 

[SaltLifer86]

It’s a 120 gallon. I have Weldon 4 in custody. Did one attempt but doesn’t seem to be separated enough to take the liquid. Of course it could be because I didn’t have the tank laying down either.

 

[SaltLifer86]

hi can you post front look pic?

 

[fishguy242]

i would consider welding in a 1/2" block across front inside of tank welded to top and front not the whole 4' but most of it :) another expert opinion @Joe Glass Cages,what do you think?:)

 

[I’ma tempermental coral]

Lay the tank down lightly scrape the seam at the separations with a small pick or razor blade to break away anything keeping it from wicking, apply the Weldon in this orientation and see if it wicks then. If it does wick use large wood working clamps directly over the separations. I called my husband and asked this was his response. Lol

 

[I’ma tempermental coral]

i would consider welding in a 1/2" block across front inside of tank welded to top and front not the whole 4' but most of it :) another expert opinion @Joe Glass Cages,what do you think?:)

This is a good idea too! Would also create a ledge for a hood to sit on as well!

 

[fishguy242]

This is a good idea too! Would also create a ledge for a hood to sit on as well!

no i am meaning inside of tank :)

 

[I’ma tempermental coral]

no i am meaning inside of tank :)

Hahaha even better!!!

 

[Cabinetman]

Use weld 16 to fill it. Weld 4 is a solvent with 0 body to it. It just fuses pieces together. Weld 16 is like silicone for acrylic and can fill gaps like that

 

[fishguy242]

 

[fishguy242]

i thought you said you had 40 ,misread, :rolleyes:

 

[SaltLifer86]

1/2” square rod across inside correct?

i would consider welding in a 1/2" block across front inside of tank welded to top and front not the whole 4' but most of it :) another expert opinion @Joe Glass Cages,what do you think?:)

 

[fishguy242]

yes welded top and front inside :)

 

[SaltLifer86]

Ordered the 1/2” rods and the Weldon 16. Already have Weldon 4. Thanks so much everyone! I will post pics when it’s done. I plan to reinforce front and back, top and bottom. Can never be too safe right? I’m thinking the sides will be ok.

 

[fishguy242]

watch the fumes!!! will wake up eyes glazed over!!temp blinded!!! well vented even outside use a fan!!! ;)