Will this bottom corner chip make my tank explode?

[sknight]

Hi All, I'm new to large tanks and am hoping some more experienced folks can provide guidance on the chip on this tank.

I acquired it second hand and it got chipped during transport, however it is customer made and comes with a cabinet built for it, so I can just replace it and am wondering if it is fixable?

The chip is on the bottom corner of the sump section, which is on the rear if the tank. The tank is in total 4.5ft wide by 2.3ft deep by 1.8ft tall, with the rear sump section being 0.8ft deep.

As you can see from the photos I started packing it with silicon before stopping to think more carefully about how I should apprac h this, or if I am being completely insane thinking I can repair it.

I have read on some other threads about epoxy, which I could do if anyone thinks it would work.

I hold no one liable other than myself for any future actions I may take based on advice I receive from others in regards to repairing the tank.

 

[sknight]

These things are hard to give advice on because everyone's patience, ability, and resources for DIY are different. I have built a tank stand that I 1000% trusted because I'm comfortable working with wood but personally I'm not comfortable enough with glass and silicone to trust my work to hold 100gal of saltwater in my house.

Anything is possible and obviously @Troylee knows what he's talking about and is a great resource but the real question is how much time, effort, resources are you willing to invest with a salvage job? Whatever you decide best of luck!

Thanks mate, Completely hear where you are coming from, I don't mind a risk, but there will be some serious thinking before giving it a go

 

[All_talk]

I like the false wall idea, you could also do a wall in that corner that forms a triangle.

 

[sknight]

I like the false wall idea, you could also do a wall in that corner that forms a triangle.

I was wondering about that, would it effect effect the weight being dispersed evenly around of the rest of the glass? I suppose I could do a triangle on the other end to so that the tank stays uniform. Is this something I would need to consider?

 

[Troylee]

These things are hard to give advice on because everyone's patience, ability, and resources for DIY are different. I have built a tank stand that I 1000% trusted because I'm comfortable working with wood but personally I'm not comfortable enough with glass and silicone to trust my work to hold 100gal of saltwater in my house.

Anything is possible and obviously @Troylee knows what he's talking about and is a great resource but the real question is how much time, effort, resources are you willing to invest with a salvage job? Whatever you decide best of luck!

This is true… I take for granted everyone can do repairs or build like I do.. just the crowd I hang out with.. if the op isn’t comfortable with it I’m sure some local reefer is or a glass shop to say the least.

 

[Troylee]

I like the false wall idea, you could also do a wall in that corner that forms a triangle.

That works too! I like that idea better! Then you don’t have to worry about the silicone joint so much as the water holds it in place and you just gotta seal it! Good thinking! Makes easy for someone who’s never done it before.