Recent content by skald89

I have been out of the hobby for 5 years or so. I just purchased some new fish and a new filter to replace a broken one. Its the Aqueon quietflow 75. What are some cheap options for filter media to replace the manufacturer-supplied ones?

I never really looked at the bottom of my fish tank. Last night I did and there was so much alage on the bottom. Should i try to clean it off or leave it alone? The tank is next to windows.

What exactly should I buy? I used this epoxy which didn't work to bond and keep it in place under the pressue. https://www.homedepot.com/p/J-B-Weld-25-ml-ClearWeld-Quick-Set-Epoxy-Syringe-50112/204986141

You wrap the glass with twine soaked in alcohol. After letting it burn out you shock it with cold water to break along the heated stress point. Thanks! Im going to try one more time to fix it. If it doesn't work i will keep a better watch out for the $1 dollar or 50% off sales

Its a 55 gallon display tank. I think if I would cut a piece of glass to put under the brace and either bond it withe silicone or epoxy it would help reduce the pressure on the original brace. Then even a weak bond would keep the center brace in place and make it look presentable. My...

I tried fixing it and failed. I used jb weld 50112. This is what I did. The brace had a piece that was cracked. (red line in picture. the red circle is a pressure point where the broken piece and frame joined). I broke it off and started with epoxy to bond it to the glass and plastic rim. I...

I found glass from a bookshelf door. Do you think they would cut it to size for me? Im nervous about doing it myself. Thats why im leaning towards gluing the existing brace back

I have tried replacing the whole top trim. I couldn't do it and gave up on that. I found a tank on the curb. Brought it home and tried taking the rim off. I ended up breaking it and don't even want to try doing that. I have no experience in it to do it with confidence of not making it worse.

Thanks. Can you give me a more detail guide on how you did it? Mine is a 55 gallon aqueon tank

Some people have suggested lots of epoxy and a clamp to glue it back How would I get and replace it with a new brace?

The top center brace on my fish tank has been broken for a year or longer. The front glass has bowed out a bit. I would ilke to try to fix it this year. How would you fix it? whats the simplest and cheapest way to fix it?

I have fish in it. Would leaving less than a quarter of the water be fine when changing them? Is there a way to loosen the silicone that is on the top side?

I found a fish tank that looks like a 55 gallon. I havent had a chance to measure it. The frame and brace look like they are in good condition from a quick glance. How do I remove my current frame to swap it out? This is an update to my old post where my brace broke...

Part of my hood broke last nights. Its right under the clips that hold the LED in place. I read crazy glue, epoxy, gorilla glue or hot glue gun would seal them back in place. What are your thoughts on how to fix this? Thanks!

I contacted aqueon with the same pictures and this was their answer. "The top frame is crucial for structural support for the aquarium. If left broken and still in use, the tank will eventually start to bow out and potentially crack or leak. I would recommend replacing the aquarium." I...