Replace glass front panel in 300gal ?

[JDJP]

Has anyone done this with a larger tank? Would it be worth it?

 

[cracker]

Big job for sure, thing is can you get the frames off? How about sourcing the glass?
On the other hand, My 180 cost just about a grand. so a 300gl tank?

 

[JDJP]

Big job for sure, thing is can you get the frames off? How about sourcing the glass?
On the other hand, My 180 cost just about a grand.

Im looking into the cost of the glass now. I can get the top brace off, maybe not in one piece, but i was thinking i could euro brace it if not.

 

[cracker]

I'd think the most important part of the frame is the front to back supports top & bottom. And the corners This keeps the glass from bowing & separating from the pressure/weight pushing outward. If it breaks along the rim part that "could" be ok with extra silicone .

 

[scottedontknow]

The braces can come off it’s just a pain in the you know what haha. I replaced a side panel on my 180 tall a few months ago I buddy owns a glass company (windshield and what not) cost me $60 for 3/4” non tempered replacement. I ended up taking the entire tank apart and re building the entire tank just to make sure everything way 100%. For the cost of a new tank... it’s a much better idea to get a replacement the cost of a few tubes of silicone and the glass is far less than the thousands of buying a new tank haha! You just need a few friends to help! And clamps!

 

[JDJP]

The braces can come off it’s just a pain in the you know what haha. I replaced a side panel on my 180 tall a few months ago I buddy owns a glass company (windshield and what not) cost me $60 for 3/4” non tempered replacement. I ended up taking the entire tank apart and re building the entire tank just to make sure everything way 100%. For the cost of a new tank... it’s a much better idea to get a replacement the cost of a few tubes of silicone and the glass is far less than the thousands of buying a new tank haha! You just need a few friends to help! And clamps!

Yeah, after doing more research, it seems doable.

 

[scottedontknow]

Yeah, after doing more research, it seems doable.

It absolutely is! I ton of people are very negative about resealing because they don’t fully understand it haha. If you need any pointers I’m happy to help! I’m going to make a how to video within the next few weeks (just picked up another 120 that needs a reseal)