So, a week or so the bottom of my 180 gal tank (6' x 2' footprint) cracked from the front to the back. Luckily, it didn't explode and I was able to get the fish out and drain the rest of the water with only about 20 gal or so of water seeping out onto the floor.
Anyway, I have posted on another forum without any response, was hoping someone on this site could help me. I have read that there are basically two options for me here: 1) remove the old cracked bottom/old silicone and replace that glass piece, silicone it on and silicone inside seams 2) get a piece of glass cut that will fit just inside the tank and on top of the cracked piece, silicone the inside seams.
I have also read several threads where people have just said to scrap the tank because fixing it is too risky? Anyone with experience doing this on a large tank like this that could point me in the correct/"easier" direction?
Anyway, I have posted on another forum without any response, was hoping someone on this site could help me. I have read that there are basically two options for me here: 1) remove the old cracked bottom/old silicone and replace that glass piece, silicone it on and silicone inside seams 2) get a piece of glass cut that will fit just inside the tank and on top of the cracked piece, silicone the inside seams.
I have also read several threads where people have just said to scrap the tank because fixing it is too risky? Anyone with experience doing this on a large tank like this that could point me in the correct/"easier" direction?