repairing aquarium

[Stefan-A]

I think he just meant the bottom.

[adamanteus]

Yes, I just meant you could have a piece of glass cut to size. Sorry, I didn't make myself very clear!

[poissonguppy]

oh, sorry. i guess i didn't make myself clear. I understood that you just need to replace the glass bottom but where do I get it?

[KITKAT]

oh, sorry. i guess i didn't make myself clear. I understood that you just need to replace the glass bottom but where do I get it?

A hardware store should have glass in sheets that can be cut to the size you want. If you are not replacing the bottom but are just making a patch, the piece of glass should be smaller than the original bottom so that it will fit inside the tank.

[stonyloam]

I don't think I would go to a hardware store for the bottom glass for an aquarium repair. Reason being that the glass commonly sold in hardware stores is ordinary window glass, rather than the much much stronger and thicker plate glass (I think) that aquariums are constructed with. Window glass would probably work OK to replace a side of a aquarium that would be converted to a terrarium, but would most certainly be too fragile for the bottom (one slip and the water bowl could go right through). What I would do is get a piece of plywood, probably 3/8" to 1/2" thick to replace the bottom. A couple coats of polyurethane and silicone it in.

[poissonguppy]

What I would do is get a piece of plywood, probably 3/8" to 1/2" thick to replace the bottom. A couple coats of polyurethane and silicone it in.

Hey, that's not a bad idea. i think i'll do that. It sounds easier than having to get glass.

thanks everyone!

[adamanteus]

Yeah, the ply option sounds good to me!