Replacing a glass panel

[7FootReefer]

I just acquired an 150g(72x29x18) tank and there are scratches on both the front side and the back side, I was planning on buying a new sheet of glass and replacing one of the sides to have a new un-scratched front, has anyone else done this? Any Advice? Is this a bad idea?

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

People do it all the time. How comfortable are you with silicone?

 

[7FootReefer]

Well I haven't used silicone too much, but i do have allot of experience with caulk,fillers, and glue. My dad is a professional cabinet maker and I tend to help him out allot and most of the jobs require caulking and gluing edges of wood and what not.

 

[dwolson2]

If you can, buy starfire glass for the front. It's low iron glass. It will look much nicer. Many people have done that.

 

[Reefing Madness]

If you can, buy starfire glass for the front. It's low iron glass. It will look much nicer. Many people have done that.

 

[7FootReefer]

Alright I will definitely look into that, I know a bunch of local glass suppliers soo i will shop around and try and get a good price.

 

[tidus10]

Easily done, just make sure you get ALL the old silicone off before putting on the new glass, or depending on how deep the scratches are they may buff out.


~Tidus