Reconstructing a 40 breeder

TaDoey · 11-05-2012, 03:11 AM

Hello TPT peeps. I've been looking for a cheap alternative to an ADA tank and I thought about derimming a 40b as I like the dimensions. I snooped around forum and assaulted the search function, but people always said it would be tricky. That there was a very high possibility it would just fail. So I though hmm maybe I could take apart the tank, I mean like down to only panes of glass, and then use stronger silicone to reseal the tank. And I also have a 30g tank that has a broken side that I could use for corner braces. So is it possible? If it is would you guys be interested in a step by step journal. I'm still clearly a noob and I could use your help, but if it does fail it'll only cost be maybe $50.

**GraphicGr8s** · 11-05-2012, 03:42 AM

I have this funny feeling that you won't get a stronger silicone than what a manufacturer of tanks will get. In fact the opposite might have more truth to it.

**Hoppy** · 11-05-2012, 04:08 AM

From http://www.theaquatools.com/building-your-aquarium:

From that, if your 40B tank glass is 6 mm or thicker you can remove the rim and it should be safe, with a safety factor of 2.5.

TaDoey · 11-05-2012, 10:17 PM

Thanks Hoppy

monkeyruler90 · 11-15-2012, 07:43 PM

you can do it,
its really easy

a year ago my tank broke and I was left with the side panes and the bottom pane. I had to buy a special silicone that was pretty strong, it was pretty cheap too. The panes of glass were also really cheap.

here's my rebuild thread

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=124203

11-05-2012, 03:11 AM	#1
TaDoey Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mass Posts: 81	Reconstructing a 40 breeder Hello TPT peeps. I've been looking for a cheap alternative to an ADA tank and I thought about derimming a 40b as I like the dimensions. I snooped around forum and assaulted the search function, but people always said it would be tricky. That there was a very high possibility it would just fail. So I though hmm maybe I could take apart the tank, I mean like down to only panes of glass, and then use stronger silicone to reseal the tank. And I also have a 30g tank that has a broken side that I could use for corner braces. So is it possible? If it is would you guys be interested in a step by step journal. I'm still clearly a noob and I could use your help, but if it does fail it'll only cost be maybe $50.

11-05-2012, 03:42 AM	#2
GraphicGr8s Banned (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Land O Lakes, FL Posts: 1,542	I have this funny feeling that you won't get a stronger silicone than what a manufacturer of tanks will get. In fact the opposite might have more truth to it. __________________ Quote me as saying I was misquoted. The problem is you don't know what you don't know. Life is simple…People complicate it. On the west coast of the east coast of North America Here's to our wives and sweethearts - may they never meet. I can't live life at 140 characters

11-05-2012, 04:08 AM	#3
Hoppy Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (54/100%) Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 17,215	From http://www.theaquatools.com/building-your-aquarium: From that, if your 40B tank glass is 6 mm or thicker you can remove the rim and it should be safe, with a safety factor of 2.5. __________________ Hoppy

11-15-2012, 07:43 PM	#5
monkeyruler90 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (64/100%) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,305	you can do it, its really easy a year ago my tank broke and I was left with the side panes and the bottom pane. I had to buy a special silicone that was pretty strong, it was pretty cheap too. The panes of glass were also really cheap. here's my rebuild thread http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=124203 __________________ --Oscar. Fluval pimp #4 aka PIMP master! I SAID ITS GREAT TO BE A FLORIDA GATOR!! 40 gallon LED fixture

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11-05-2012, 10:17 PM	#4
TaDoey Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mass Posts: 81	Thanks Hoppy