Chipped 286 gallon aquarium

[DenverSaltyFarm]

Thankyou for that info!

Absolutely! Just make sure it’s siliconed to the bottom, front, and side panels and it should fortify that nicely

 

[KeyWestReef2009Indiana]

Definitely a nice tank to save. Look forward to seeing it in action.

 

[crimble]

Definitely a nice tank to save. Look forward to seeing it in action.

Thankyou same here I can't wait to get it up and running!

 

[klc]

I believe it will be fine. Automotive windshield crack repair resin that's UV cured would bond that piece right back into place, you'd have plenty of time to get it pressed in and squeeze the air bubbles out since it only cures when you put the UV on it. Once it cures, literally 60 seconds later, razor blade the squeeze out and it's done.

That's a pretty common place for chips fwiw.

 

[italquam]

@Joe Glass Cages would be the guy to ask .

My guess is it is superficial and won't affect it but I would definitely glue that chip back into place

 

[Lowell Lemon]

I still have the chip that broke off its nearly invisible when I put it back into its original location, any recommendations on what adhesive to use?

I only have the suggestion of using light cured cyanoacrylate. You can find it as a chip repair kit for granite. About $100.00. Includes a U.V. light for curing the cyanoacrylate.

 

[crimble]

I believe it will be fine. Automotive windshield crack repair resin that's UV cured would bond that piece right back into place, you'd have plenty of time to get it pressed in and squeeze the air bubbles out since it only cures when you put the UV on it. Once it cures, literally 60 seconds later, razor blade the squeeze out and it's done.

That's a pretty common place for chips fwiw.

Thankyou! Do you have a certain product you recommend?

 

[crimble]

I only have the suggestion of using light cured cyanoacrylate. You can find it as a chip repair kit for granite. About $100.00. Includes a U.V. light for curing the cyanoacrylate.

Awesome thankyou for that information, all this information has been helpful so far, i hope it reaches others that are having similar issues.

 

[crimble]

I only have the suggestion of using light cured cyanoacrylate. You can find it as a chip repair kit for granite. About $100.00. Includes a U.V. light for curing the cyanoacrylate.

Do you have the exact product you recommend? A link or a brand would be helpful

 

[WhatCouldGoWrong71]

The chip will vanish once you cover it with this. You’ll be golden down range.

Sorry for the mishap. Sucks.

 

[italquam]

I only have the suggestion of using light cured cyanoacrylate. You can find it as a chip repair kit for granite. About $100.00. Includes a U.V. light for curing the cyanoacrylate.

Lowell is a pro , so I would take his advice

 

[crimble]

The chip will vanish once you cover it with this. You’ll be golden down range.

Sorry for the mishap. Sucks.

Lmbo ill wrap the whole tank with this and just for a extra piece of mind I'll throw a few nails in that bottom corner where the chip is at, do you recommend a claw hammer to drive the nail in or should i go with a 20lb maul?

 

[italquam]

Do you have the exact product you recommend? A link or a brand would be helpful

I did a search and saw this , but I would say check with Lowell Lemon before buying

FILLACHIP Starter Kit On Point Supplies

FILLACHIP Starter Kit FillaChip is a UV curable adhesive. A great feature is that the adhesive cures into a solid - so there is no dipping in the repair from...

onpoint.plus

 

[crimble]

Lowell is a pro , so I would take his advice

Thanks #italquam for that extra piece of mind it always helps when a professional is willing to chime in with their experience and knowledge thanks for the feedback #lowell lemon!

 

[crimble]

I did a search and saw this , but I would say check with Lowell Lemon before buying

FILLACHIP Starter Kit On Point Supplies

FILLACHIP Starter Kit FillaChip is a UV curable adhesive. A great feature is that the adhesive cures into a solid - so there is no dipping in the repair from...

onpoint.plus

Thankyou for going out of your way and searching for a product! I'll be sure to wait for a confirmation before purchasing a certain kit, I'm sure everybody is busy with their everyday life, im blessed with having all this information shared with me

 

[Lowell Lemon]

I did a search and saw this , but I would say check with Lowell Lemon before buying

FILLACHIP Starter Kit On Point Supplies

FILLACHIP Starter Kit FillaChip is a UV curable adhesive. A great feature is that the adhesive cures into a solid - so there is no dipping in the repair from...

onpoint.plus

That is what we use for Granite. I honestly have not used it on a tank yet. But this is similar to what they use for car windshield repair. Your repair is more cosmetic than structural. So backing the seam from inside is not a bad idea either.

 

[crimble]

That is what we use for Granite.

Ok thankyou ans is that what you would recommend for this chip as well? Also do you recommend any kind of grass reinforce in the tank? If i glue the chip with the adhesive you recommend does that bring any integrity back to the front glass or is it just for aesthetics?

 

[Lowell Lemon]

Ok thankyou ans is that what you would recommend for this chip as well? Also do you recommend any kind of grass reinforce in the tank? If i glue the chip with the adhesive you recommend does that bring any integrity back to the front glass or is it just for aesthetics?

I edited my previous post.

 

[crimble]

I edited my previous post.

Sorry I se it now! Thankyou for that information!

 

[italquam]

Sorry I se it now! Thankyou for that information!

Please keep us updated on your build and progress on the repairs. Would be great to see some photos as well of the repair.