Need tank help

[brodie1516]

This is probably not the right place, but here we go anyways. Last night when i went to feed my fish, i noticed that my center cross member in my tank had started to fail,started to actually bow in the front panel. So long story short. I was wondering if any body was selling any tanks? 75 gallons and up, what better time to up grade!! Thanks in advance.

[CACAdmin]

How big is the existing tank? Is it possible to lower the water level to reduce the pressure on the glass?

Normally, posts looking to purchase something are posted in theLF / WTB / Spotted / Group Buys (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=68) section but as you are dealing with a impending tank failure, I'll leave it here to enable others to provide any helpful suggestions as to what you might do in the interim until you get a new tank or even how you might go about fixing the centre brace.

Also, your location would be helpful to locate a tank for you if you go that route.

[CACAdmin]

Oops! (I need another cup of coffee :coffee2:). I forgot to mention for you to keep an eye on our auction (http://www.canadianaquariumauction.com) for a new tank (that's where all our aquaria & pet related sales are posted For Sale or Auction... our version of Classified Sales).

[brodie1516]

Thanks for the advice and i'm in kelowna BC right now i have good old duct tape holding everything together. So far so good

[blainep]

Is that a plastic centerbrace or glass ?

If it's plastic, find a piece of fairly strong piece of plastic and superglue it in.
If glass, get a few sharp single edge razor blades to clean off the old silicone and resilicone it with GE Silicone 1 for windows and doors. (Avoid any silicone that has anti-mildew proporties ie: kitchen and bath types of silicone.)

Whatever type of bracing it is, you'll need to lower the water level in the tank and brace or gently clamp the tank while the adhesive cures.

Razor blades and silicone can be found at just about any hardware store.