diy frag tank

[Zos4me]

Has anyone ever cut down a glass tank to make a shallow frag tank. I have an old oceanic 58 that i was thinking of trying to cut.
Thanks

 

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Has anyone ever cut down a glass tank to make a shallow frag tank. I have an old oceanic 58 that i was thinking of trying to cut.
Thanks

you would need to take it apart, cut the glass then assemble back together. it can be done though.

 

[Zos4me]

i was thinking just lay it on its side and use a dremel diamond cut off wheel. It will take a while i know but would save some money

 

[Rakie]

It could work.. The problem is those tanks are typically designed with a rim for a REASON. They are integral to the structural security of the tank itself. Removing that is a BIG risk.

CAN it be fine, and work out with no problems? Absolutely. But I don't suggest it.

It's way cheaper to just get a cheap frag tank off ebay, or build one with scrap, or even buy a used one.

 

[Zos4me]

well i was going to brace the corners after with some nice aluminum flat stock . I wasnt going to just let it ride with no support
west systems makes some killer epoxy that would do that

 

[Rakie]

well i was going to brace the corners after with some nice aluminum flat stock . I wasnt going to just let it ride with no support
west systems makes some killer epoxy that would do that

That's great then! Most people don't realize it's important structurally. If you have something in mind for that, then by all means, give it a go. It'll be pretty slow like you said...

Having gotten metal shards in my eyes once i'm inclined to tell anybody doing something like this to;
1) wear eye protection
2) Make sure the dremel has the little guard thingy (technical term)
3) Make sure wind isn't blowing glass dust into your face

Not that you don't already know that information.. But having had to get things dug out of my with a needle I wish that upon nobody.

 

[Zos4me]

thanks for the tips. Only reason i was thinking about it was i already cut a couple of glass tops for the tanks i have

 

[Reefpuck]

Would love to see how it works out. If you do tackle it post some photos!

 

[JMetaxas]

I'd just sell what you have and buy a regular Frag tank. There are too many things to go wrong.

 

[AdamNC]

This guy did it. https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/cutting-40g-breeder-to-12-tall.444962/#post-5061173