when my frame broke I use 2 off these clmap from home depot until new frame arrive from manufacture 1st you have to lower your water to half and then with tape measure make sure it is correct size and finger tight remember lower to 1/2 water level after clamp installation you can fill water to full until come up with new tank or frame clamp coast me 22 dollar mateen
HELP! My tank is "bowing"
- Thread starter nharbarte
- Start date
- Location
- GARDEN CITY
Look up ACRYLIC GLASS EXHIBITS in Texas and see if the can do an acrylic euro top that insert in the tank but they have to sell u special silicone to use for acrylic and glass. Tape it below and above leaving on Lyon the thickness of the euro brace like 1/2" and slip It in and clamp it as shown above and you should be fine. Every tank flexes a little yours is about 3/8 not a full 1/2 from the picture you are showing. Top brace with a L Chanel is also good so you protect the edge of the glass cause if you accidentally hit the edge during maintenance the glass can easily break with water pressure
- Location
- GARDEN CITY
My tank was built by them custom it's 180 and that's how they did it
- Location
- 10022
sell this tank to whoever wants to fix it
and get a brand new tank
I would do that if I were in your position
20 gallons of water in my floor is a disaster, I can't think of 180 OMG!
and get a brand new tank
I would do that if I were in your position
20 gallons of water in my floor is a disaster, I can't think of 180 OMG!
- Location
- Wallington, NJ
my dad once throught he could build a 90 gal... we found out in the middle of the night he couldn't....
- Location
- Staten Island
If you want to add a top euro brace pm me. We can order the glass to do it and in 24hrs you can fill it back up and hopefully eliminate the "bow". Im available this weekend.
- Location
- East Stroudsburg, PA
He can eliminate the bow but not in 24 hours. You have to return it to the original shape slowly. Then brace it. Glass is t like wood, you can't just bend it back into shape quickly. If you try it will crack. Little steps is the way to go.
Either way. To the original poster good luck I hope whatever route you go gives you success.
- Location
- Staten Island
Like many things when you bend it back you greatly decrease its strength. I would let the glass "relax" then fill it up and deal with the minimal "bow"
I agree with dubs, you dont need to panic
if you know the manufacturer or can find a company that makes the same exact measurements buy the brace, if not go buy glass and euro brace it.
Empty the tank half way, use carpenter clamps, wood planks, measure properly and refill, that will hold until you come up with materials to correct the situation.
if you know the manufacturer or can find a company that makes the same exact measurements buy the brace, if not go buy glass and euro brace it.
Empty the tank half way, use carpenter clamps, wood planks, measure properly and refill, that will hold until you come up with materials to correct the situation.
There's no way in Hell I would do anything but use that tank as a terrarium. Or throw it out. Lol. Sorry man. Even one gallon of water can ruin floors (or worse). I've seen it. There's also electric to worry about, your family, etc. What if that thing bursts and empties all at once when your family is there?
Tanks are relatively cheap. I would NOT mess with a brace or anything home-made, especially if you are asking if the bow is a big deal. It looks like the tank was made with a rim and someone took the rim off. Not a good idea.
Good luck to the OP. Not trying to be harsh, just trying to help out.
Tanks are relatively cheap. I would NOT mess with a brace or anything home-made, especially if you are asking if the bow is a big deal. It looks like the tank was made with a rim and someone took the rim off. Not a good idea.
Good luck to the OP. Not trying to be harsh, just trying to help out.
- Location
- FREEPORT,LONG ISLAND
Don't make to tight and should be fine
Same happen to me but I went to tight with clamp and cracked tank
Same happen to me but I went to tight with clamp and cracked tank
- Location
- Bellmore, NY
I think you need less water in the tank..
- Location
- 10022
Definitely dropped the water level before applying the clamp.
- Location
- Astoria, Queens
Damn I just read this whole thread and my BP went up a little just reading. Glad you're working on it now. Sorry i cant help but Good luck on it man
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