martib 11 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 hey all ive got a 4x18x18 tank with a badly cracked bottom,is it a hard job to diy. or should i leave it to someone that does it all the time cheers marty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_vr90 10 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 I would look in cost of repairing vs cost a new tank you will prob find its better to get a new one. If not I'd be getting some one to do it for me you don't want a leak and the tanks explodes or anything lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mines bigger 1 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 buy a cheap 4x18x18 with a cracked side and swap the bottoms over! thats what i would do, its easy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martib 11 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 yeah ijust priced the glass and that is $85 and i can get a near new one for $120,i think ill just buy the tank and save myself the hassle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasman 20 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 check out Mikes (cichlidwife) DIY rebuilds in the DIY section. if you take your time and do it right its not too complicated. Main thing will be the price for a replacement panel vs new tank. yeah ijust priced the glass and that is $85 and i can get a near new one for $120,i think ill just buy the tank and save myself the hassle no brainer. not worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike_vr90 10 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 Hey mate here's a thread from age of aquariums one of the sponsors on here..... Glass Aquariums now available from AOA - New container just arrived. Hi All, We have just imported our first container of Fish tanks. Beveled edges , new glass and pricing includes lids. All aquariums meet current safety specifications. All tanks listed below are currently in stock. We are able to freight the tanks at the buyers expense. Please email sales@aquariumproducts.com.au for a quote on freight if needed. QLDAF Members receive a 10% discount off these advertised prices. Here is a link, http://www.aquariumproducts.com.au/a...=3&instid=8390 L x W x H 610mm x 305mm x 305mm $35.00 760mm x 380mm x 380mm $50.00 910mm x 380mm x 457mm $85.00 1220mm x 380mm x 457mm $105.00 1220mm x 457mm x 457mm $130.00 1220mm x 610mm x 610mm $215.00 1830mm x 610mm x 610mm $360.00 $215 for a 4x2x2 brand new is pretty cheap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martib 11 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 thanks mike_vr90 but i live in cairns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fish Junkie 39 Report post Posted September 6, 2012 How bad is the crack ! You should be able to stick a patch over the crack inside That way with gravel you wouldn't know it's been fixed FJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martib 11 Report post Posted September 7, 2012 Yeah it's been patched before and the crack has got worse. I may be able to repatch it will look at it a bit more when I get home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chooks 14 Report post Posted September 7, 2012 I personally think making a new tank would be better. not sure if its cheaper to repair or to make a new tank in aussie, but a new tank would definitely give you a peace of mind... i've woke up at 3am in the morning with 1/2 my living flooded once... not fun at all.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fish Junkie 39 Report post Posted September 7, 2012 Yeah it's been patched before and the crack has got worse. I may be able to repatch it will look at it a bit more when I get home If your base cracks say half way across your better off tapping the crack till its all the way over that way it can't crack anymore. If its half way and a rock drops same side it's going to crack back on itself and outside the patch ! Sounds like yours has seen better days the only other thing to do is stick a new bottom on the outside FJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
