Broken center brace 46 gallon bowfront
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hi, welcome to the reef .
not sure if can get replacement trim??
also not worth the cost and work.
JMO...would not fill that tank, notorious for blowing seams.
sorry.
not sure if can get replacement trim??
also not worth the cost and work.
JMO...would not fill that tank, notorious for blowing seams.
sorry.
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You can do the following - Take a piece of acrylic - the same width of the brace. Then another. Silicone both to the top and bottom of the empty aquarium. If you use 2 pieces the same length as the entire brace - and silicone/glue the entire length you shoudl not have a problem IMHO (At least I have done this multiple times)
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I have seen replacement frames for rectangular tanks, not sure if they are available for bowfronts.
If you want to try and fix it, the idea of laminating the brace is a good one, assuming the break is not right at the side frame, though I would go with epoxy over silicone. I believe the frame is made of ABS plastic, I would get some ABS sheet (local plastics supplier or online store like Mc Master CARR) and solvent weld the reinforcements in place. If done correctly it will be stronger than new.
Gary
If you want to try and fix it, the idea of laminating the brace is a good one, assuming the break is not right at the side frame, though I would go with epoxy over silicone. I believe the frame is made of ABS plastic, I would get some ABS sheet (local plastics supplier or online store like Mc Master CARR) and solvent weld the reinforcements in place. If done correctly it will be stronger than new.
Gary
