Chipped Aquarium While Drilling

[Paul24]

I was drilling my tank and it happened to get a knick in it that concerns me. Should I be worried?

 

[vetteguy53081]

I was drilling my tank and it happened to get a knick in it that concerns me. Should I be worried?

It apparently was blade or glass not cool enough with water but I’ve seen worse that was fine
You can use glass rouge to smooth it out and install your bulkhead
You can apply a thin bead of aquarium sealant on both sides of gasket to assure a good contact with glass and bulkhead

 

[Paul24]

It apparently was blade or glass not cool enough with water but I’ve seen worse that was fine
You can use glass rouge to smooth it out and install your bulkhead
You can apply a thin bead of aquarium sealant on both sides of gasket to assure a good contact with glass and bulkhead

Aquarium sealant, silicone? The gasket doesn’t cover it all. I was using a lot of water. Going well then it popped through.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Aquarium sealant, silicone? The gasket doesn’t cover it all. I was using a lot of water. Going well then it popped through.

Aqueon or marine land aquarium sealant . I had to do the same and no leaks

 

[fishface NJ]

Too much pressure. If the gasket doesn’t cover it then it’s a no go with using it

 

[Paul24]

Too much pressure. If the gasket doesn’t cover it then it’s a no go with using it

Can I repair it?

 

[Zero_Cool]

Larger hole and use a bigger bulkhead or silicone another piec of glass over the hole and drill in a new spot?

 

[Paul24]

Larger hole and use a bigger bulkhead or silicone another piec of glass over the hole and drill in a new spot?

I ended up putting silicone on it and smoothing it out. When it cures I’ll cut it flat against the glass. Hopefully giving me a flatter surface for the gasket to sit.

 

[Paul24]

It apparently was blade or glass not cool enough with water but I’ve seen worse that was fine
You can use glass rouge to smooth it out and install your bulkhead
You can apply a thin bead of aquarium sealant on both sides of gasket to assure a good contact with glass and bulkhead

What could I do for this scratch under the hole? It’s deep in the sense that my fingernail catches it. Windshield repair kit? Silicone? Glue?

 

[Paul24]

What could I do for this scratch under the hole? It’s deep in the sense that my fingernail catches it. Windshield repair kit? Silicone? Glue?

It was caused when the stupid guide I was using slipped. Allowing the bit to move

 

[BaliReefBox]

just get a nice piece of silicon rubber that is about 1/8-3/16 thick as a gasket and it will be fine once nipped up...and i agree too much pressure towards the end

 

[Paul24]

just get a nice piece of silicon rubber that is about 1/8-3/16 thick as a gasket and it will be fine once nipped up...and i agree too much pressure towards the end

I was trying not to put pressure. Definitely didn’t work out. Should I worry about this scratch caused by the bit when the suction cup guide decided to move?

 

[BaliReefBox]

dont worry about the scratch. its up high and not too much pressure on it...when i drill my tanks I drill a piece of perspex and gaffer tape it into position. once im a little bit into the cut like an 1/8 i remove it and keep lots of water on the bit...

 

[Paul24]

dont worry about the scratch. its up high and not too much pressure on it...when i drill my tanks I drill a piece of perspex and gaffer tape it into position. once im a little bit into the cut like an 1/8 i remove it and keep lots of water on the bit...

I would think a guide meant for glass drilling would be more than enough. I’ll definitely do the Perspex next time. Thank you

 

[vetteguy53081]

What could I do for this scratch under the hole? It’s deep in the sense that my fingernail catches it. Windshield repair kit? Silicone? Glue?

Permatex sells a glass windshield repair kit which should help. Gel super glue- Maybe

 

[Paul24]

Aqueon or marine land aquarium sealant . I had to do the same and no leaks

Filled it with silicone. Seems to have worked. May do what you did as well just to be safe

 

[Paul24]

Filled it with silicone. Seems to have worked. May do what you did as well just to be safe

 

[vetteguy53081]

Filled it with silicone. Seems to have worked. May do what you did as well just to be safe

Ive fixed many tanks at my LFS and have tried every trick- Not a recommended practice but it works

 

[Paul24]

Ive fixed many tanks at my LFS and have tried every trick- Not a recommended practice but it works

So what I did won’t work?

 

[dedragon]

Im not sure if it will seal well between the gasket and silicone