Fixing my 10 gal.

[Ich_liebe_fish]

I have a 10 gallon tank that cracked and leaked. Is there any easy and cheap way to correct this problem? It is not a huge crack but big enough to cause a small problem.

 

[brian1973]

where did it crack? A new 10G costs 10 to 13 bucks at walmart or petco, that price makes it hard to justify repair IMO.

 

[Lone Wolff]

Only way to fix cracked glass is to replace the pane. And as Brian said, for a 10g, it's easier to replace the whole thing. You could get the glass and silicone cheaper, but you will spend a lot of time and effort cutting the old sealant out, replacing the pane, prepping the seam, sealing up the new seams, waiting for it to cure, testing to make sure the sealant cured properly, etc...That amount of time wouldn't justify the savings for most people unless it's a large tank.

Or convert it to a terrarium. But then you'd still need to get a new tank for your fish.

 

[TMony]

Toss it and get a new one . . . they're cheap to buy at the stores and if you look on craigslist you can often find one anywhere from free to $5