Fixing glass panel in tank

sergifed91 · Sep 25, 2021

I have a 75 gallon reef ready tank that I am upgrading to a 125 gallon. I have been looking at video and etc. I am going to replace a glass panel in the 75 gallon tank. Where can I go for the glass? Lowes home Depot?

Paleozoic_reefer · Sep 25, 2021

I would go to a glass or window store if I was doing it. You would want the glass to be tempered for safety (unless you plan to drill it) and I believe Lowe's and HD only sell non-tempered glass. Good luck, and document your progress here for others who are thinking of doing the same!

sergifed91 · Sep 25, 2021

The panel I have to replace is not drilled and don't plan on drilling the side panel that needs replaced.

Jekyl · Sep 25, 2021

Typical big box stores won't carry the glass needed. All they have is window grade which is way too thin.

aggrofish · Sep 25, 2021

When I replaced the front pane on my sump I ordered online and it was cut to size. none of the stores had what I was looking for. It was around $60

NowGlazeIT · Sep 25, 2021

When I built my sump I used Onedayglass.com or peninsulaglass.com

RocketEngineer · Sep 27, 2021

1) it’s not just “replacing a panel” it’s “rebuild the entire tank.” New silicone does not seal to old properly and replacing just on pane will likely cause leaks down the road.
2) Why are you replacing the panel?
3) if the 75 is cracked, it’s probably going to be cheaper buying another one used than replacing the one panel. Heck I have two 75G in a storage unit that I can’t seem to sell. Someone out there is probably getting rid of one right now.

aggrofish · Sep 27, 2021

RocketEngineer said:
1) it’s not just “replacing a panel” it’s “rebuild the entire tank.” New silicone does not seal to old properly and replacing just on pane will likely cause leaks down the road.
2) Why are you replacing the panel?
3) if the 75 is cracked, it’s probably going to be cheaper buying another one used than replacing the one panel. Heck I have two 75G in a storage unit that I can’t seem to sell. Someone out there is probably getting rid of one right now.

While true resealing a tank is relatively straight forward. It's not like the Chinese making red sea, waterbox, etc all have PhD's.