125 Glass with no base rim

boviac · 08/13/2007, 12:40 PM

I have a 125, suspect Oceanic as it is 1/2 glass with an 18" glass centerbrace. However it is missing its base ring that I knew was once there as there is the silicone that once sealed it to the glass remains.

I've heard of acrylic tanks being placed upon foam. Is it possible to place the 125's glass bottom on foam instead of building a new base rim for it out of wood?

Any help would be appreciated.

boviac · 08/14/2007, 12:17 AM

^ I know this is unusual but anyone have any ideas?.... Anyone?

coryjones · 08/14/2007, 01:06 AM

I would just order one through your lfs i wouldnt whant to take tha chance

boviac · 08/14/2007, 09:44 AM

Order a rim base or whole new tank?

MrSpiffy · 08/14/2007, 10:00 AM

LFS's can usually get you a new trim piece for your tank. Try asking if they can order a new piece of trim for you to silicone back onto the bottom. I'd be concerned about trying to fill that thing up and the bottom seals pulling apart from the pressure.

boviac · 08/14/2007, 10:51 AM

Ahhh- Very good point.

08/13/2007, 12:40 PM	#1
boviac Loves Tank Builds Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Altadena, California Posts: 1,584	125 Glass with no base rim I have a 125, suspect Oceanic as it is 1/2 glass with an 18" glass centerbrace. However it is missing its base ring that I knew was once there as there is the silicone that once sealed it to the glass remains. I've heard of acrylic tanks being placed upon foam. Is it possible to place the 125's glass bottom on foam instead of building a new base rim for it out of wood? Any help would be appreciated. __________________ No more tank.... ;-) Current Tank Info: No tank anymore - Hobby shift to Light Sport Aircraft

08/14/2007, 12:17 AM	#2
boviac Loves Tank Builds Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Altadena, California Posts: 1,584	^ I know this is unusual but anyone have any ideas?.... Anyone? __________________ No more tank.... ;-) Current Tank Info: No tank anymore - Hobby shift to Light Sport Aircraft

08/14/2007, 09:44 AM	#4
boviac Loves Tank Builds Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Altadena, California Posts: 1,584	Order a rim base or whole new tank? __________________ No more tank.... ;-) Current Tank Info: No tank anymore - Hobby shift to Light Sport Aircraft

08/14/2007, 10:51 AM	#6
boviac Loves Tank Builds Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Altadena, California Posts: 1,584	Ahhh- Very good point. __________________ No more tank.... ;-) Current Tank Info: No tank anymore - Hobby shift to Light Sport Aircraft

08/14/2007, 01:06 AM	#3
coryjones Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Decatur Posts: 489	I would just order one through your lfs i wouldnt whant to take tha chance

08/14/2007, 10:00 AM	#5
MrSpiffy Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,300	LFS's can usually get you a new trim piece for your tank. Try asking if they can order a new piece of trim for you to silicone back onto the bottom. I'd be concerned about trying to fill that thing up and the bottom seals pulling apart from the pressure.