bad day

[dannyd711]

Let me start by saying hello everyone. I registered to this forum a few months ago. I mainly come here to read everyones build threads (which are awsome) to get ideas for my own projects. I already have a 29 gallon tank the consist of few lps and and soft corals. There are also 2 clowns and a splendid dotty back. My current project is a marine land 56 gallon column. Today was the day the tank started to take shape. I drilled the tank like Ive done many times before. I put 6 holes in the tank. 1 for the over flow, 2 returns, 1 closed loop intake, and 2 returns for the closed loop. Everything was going good. Then I started cleaning the tank, as I was drying the tank I heard a loud crack. The back of the tank where I just drill the holes cracked right down the middle. The holes were 10 -12 inches apart. Depending on how much its going to cost to replace the glass I would like to replace glass rather then buy another tank.

Does anyone know of good place where I can get the glass replaced in nyc?

 

[masterswimmer]

Danny, welcome to MR. As you've obviously seen this is a great place to get information, meet people interested in some of the same things you are, and share stories. Some stories are fun, some sad, and some downright depressing. I'm sorry to hear about your tank drilling experience.

6 holes in one pane of glass is a lot. Very doable, but nevertheless it's still a lot of holes. I can totally understand the desire to replace and repair the tank as it is. I'm sure the 56g column tank was not cheap. I don't know that it would be cost effective to have someone else replace the glass and reconstruct the tank. If you were only looking to get a piece of glass for you to drill again and then remove the broken piece of glass and silicone the new piece in place, then you can get the glass from any glazer in Queens. I'm sure they're listed in the phone book and certainly online too. Make sure you get glass that is at least as thick as the original glass. You can also replace it with a thicker piece of glass. Drilling 6 holes might be more stable in a piece of 3/8" glass.

Best of luck with your project.
Russ

 

[dannyd711]

THanks I found a few shop not to far from me im going to look into. and thats for the welcome.