Tanker Posted May 1, 2005 Report Share Posted May 1, 2005 Hey. This is the kind of thing my brain comes up with at work when it's a slow Sunday: Would it be worth it to buy a old/scratched/cracked tank and rebuild the front with a new piece of glass? I don't mind the 'work' required to remove and replace a single pane, and if it's cost effective to do so, why not? What is the 'best' glass to use? as well, what is the best glass to look for in a used tank? Is there a brand of tank that is noted for superior glass/seals or is it all about the same? Anyone know what the approx. price on a 72"x24" piece of tempered 3/8" is worth? lol.. or anyone know someone who owns a glass shop and wants to give me a sweet deal? :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic_Aquariums Posted May 2, 2005 Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 I don't know what a piece of glass like that goes for, but it will probably be expensive retail. Sounds like alot of work too, with all the risk. I don't think I would want to take on a project of that proportion myself. But if you have the time, you can do it. I would reccommend cutting out the old pane first, before spending the $$$ on the new one. It could be a real hassle to get apart. Just my 2 cents Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanker Posted May 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2005 I figured it would be as 'simple' as a razor blade. Remove trim, remove sealant... and backwards again. I suppose it would really depend on the tank's original construction... Then again, I may just get a few 24x24" pieces of glass and make a "submarine" style tank. Plywood all around, except for the three "portals" which would be decorated to look like riveted hatches as if you were looking out of a submarine, and into the sea... a freshwater tropical sea! In this case, I could also use an old, discardable tank, and just cut the front off, and reseal it with a new front... hmmm.... Ok, next person to blow out the front or back pane of their 150+ gallon, call me! (If I am going to do something like this... it will only be on a tank size 'worth' the trouble) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainmaker69 Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 I picked up a piece of glass that size, untempered, for $135. Mind though, this was 8-9 months ago and in Lethbridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanker Posted May 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Goodness... not much point at all, then is there? Actually came up with another plan... slight variation on this theme, just a different implementation. I'll work on it, and someday unveil my creation for all to see... In the meantime, please post re: broken/scratched/unusable tanks... anything over 30 gallons, and in anay condition... I may be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsmith Posted May 4, 2005 Report Share Posted May 4, 2005 Well, if you really want a project I could smash the front pane of my 33g and sell you the whole combo. Of course, I'd have to charge you full price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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