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I need the wise advice and knowledge from the forum gurus.
Been wanting to upgrade my RSM 130D to a rimless tank for the longest time.
Recently I acquired a Marineland RR Rimless 60 gallon tank for a Christmas present from my son, the African cichlid aficionado. Unfortunately, while moving the tank back home a small piece chipped in lower corner of the front pane. I've spent the past couple hours googling my problem and possible solutions. I would sleep better and feel safer if I can remove that stress point on the front bottom corner of the tank before setting it up and transferring the livestock over from the 34g RSM.
I surmised that the solution with the best possible outcome would be to remove the silicone, rotate the glass so that chip is on top corner and then reseal the 24"x 24" pane of glass back in place. My concern revolves around the silicone process. I've got both black and clear aquarium safe silicone but from what I've read online, rimless tanks undergo a special sealing process since the tanks are not braced. Can someone confirm this and should I be concerned about going the DIY process.
Since I'll be removing the pane, would it be cost effective to buy a pane of Starphire low iron glass as a replacement? Secondly, can anyone suggest a local glass supplier which carries the Starphire pane in that dimension? Lastly, would anyone like to take on the task of resealing the pane. I would gladly pay you for your time for a neat and clean job. I've got a tube of black silicone and was thinking of replacing the 3 exposed corners and bottom seals with the black silicone as opposed to the clear.
I welcome all possible suggestions, comments and advice from everyone taking the time to help a fellow. Please feel free to post or PM your help.
Humbly in need of help.
Patrick
Been wanting to upgrade my RSM 130D to a rimless tank for the longest time.
Recently I acquired a Marineland RR Rimless 60 gallon tank for a Christmas present from my son, the African cichlid aficionado. Unfortunately, while moving the tank back home a small piece chipped in lower corner of the front pane. I've spent the past couple hours googling my problem and possible solutions. I would sleep better and feel safer if I can remove that stress point on the front bottom corner of the tank before setting it up and transferring the livestock over from the 34g RSM.
I surmised that the solution with the best possible outcome would be to remove the silicone, rotate the glass so that chip is on top corner and then reseal the 24"x 24" pane of glass back in place. My concern revolves around the silicone process. I've got both black and clear aquarium safe silicone but from what I've read online, rimless tanks undergo a special sealing process since the tanks are not braced. Can someone confirm this and should I be concerned about going the DIY process.
Since I'll be removing the pane, would it be cost effective to buy a pane of Starphire low iron glass as a replacement? Secondly, can anyone suggest a local glass supplier which carries the Starphire pane in that dimension? Lastly, would anyone like to take on the task of resealing the pane. I would gladly pay you for your time for a neat and clean job. I've got a tube of black silicone and was thinking of replacing the 3 exposed corners and bottom seals with the black silicone as opposed to the clear.
I welcome all possible suggestions, comments and advice from everyone taking the time to help a fellow. Please feel free to post or PM your help.
Humbly in need of help.
Patrick