Help - Cracked Red Sea Reefer 250 ATO Reservoir While Drilling. Can I use Silicone to fix it?

[hosfordryan]

I was drilling my Red Sea Reefer 250's ATO reservoir to convert it into a refugium. Well, drilling didn't go to plan and I cracked the tank (see pictures). I'm wondering if I can seal the crack with silicone. My thought is the reservoir is only 2 gallons, so there's not a lot of pressure from the water and just silicone to seal it will be sufficient. Thoughts?

 

[Dreminon]

I wouldn't trust it will leak if it flexs any

 

[Biglew11]

That looks like it wouldn't be that hard to replace that piece of glass. I think I would try that first. If you have a glass shop near by they could probably even drill it for you.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

That looks like it wouldn't be that hard to replace that piece of glass. I think I would try that first. If you have a glass shop near by they could probably even drill it for you.

This. I'd just replace the panel.

 

[hosfordryan]

Ok. I'll replace it. Thanks

 

[Tenecor Aquariums]

Send us the dimensions, thickness, hole specs and locations. We can do this for you out of acrylic if you like. $39 plus shipping. https://tenecoraquariums.com/pages/cnc-pre-cut-sheets

[email protected]. All the best.

 

[Lbrdsoxfan]

Ok. I'll replace it. Thanks

Have the glass drilled when you get it replaced.