has anyone replaced the front glass on a tank before?

[UncleChester]

Do you have a picture? How big is the tank and how much water is it planning to hold?

I'm imagining a normal fish tank that started with a bottom, 4 sides and no top. You've removed one of the sides so it's now a fish tank with no 'front' and no 'top'?

I've never seen a great way to attach acrylic to glass. Is there a reason you can't make the front out of glass and attach it with silicone for a strong, water-tight bond? You could then make sliding glass doors using e-channels, a modified version of how the front of this 'euro-style' vivarium is (you could skip the vent system they use at the bottom depending on your tanks dimensions and use): http://www.dendroboard.com/forum/par...step-step.html

[bcreps]

I actually want it so be glass anyway. i just think its risky so i said acrylic. probably wont have any water in this one in just wanting the area under the false bottom to be extra water tight. thanks for the link that will be better than hinges. Ill have a pic up either tonight or tomarrow for a better understanding. thanks

[DigitalPunk]

I would stick with glass. Silicon would give you the secure watertight seal you are wanting. You will first want to remove all silicon and silicon residue from the seams you cur free on the tank. Then run a nice thick bead of silicon on the new glass and lay it in place. Let it cure for 48 hours or longer. Fill with water to your max projected water height and let sit for 48 hours to test for leaks.


I am not sure on adding a door to that side. Without the proper frame or glass on all sides the remaining walls will start to flex and fall.

A picture would be very helpful.