HELP! Crack in sump!

fighton03 · 01/13/2007, 05:21 PM

I have a crack in the end panel of my 55 gallon sump. Can I silicone the crack (wishful thinking) or do i need to replace the whole thing? The last section holds about 8 gallons and the return pump. It is dry right now.

Icefire · 01/13/2007, 05:27 PM

Replace the glass panel

McCrary · 01/13/2007, 05:34 PM

Replacing a panel can be tricky and unless you have experience with tank building it may be better to just buy a new tank.

fighton03 · 01/13/2007, 05:37 PM

would it be impractical financially to have a tank builder replace the panel as opposed to purchasing a new tank?

reefshadow · 01/13/2007, 06:01 PM

Yes, IMO. You can get a new 55 for less than you can probably repair it for, as all silicone in all seams has to be cut out and replaced, very time consuming.

Good luck!

kookerson · 01/13/2007, 08:10 PM

I just went through this about 3 weeks ago and now it seems like everyone is cracking their sumps......maybe I p****d off the great Sump God somehow? Replace that panel or the whole thing......it will save MUCHO MUCHO heartache in the end! Glass is incredibly weak when flawed! HTH! : )

01/13/2007, 05:21 PM	#1
fighton03 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: baytown, tx Posts: 331	HELP! Crack in sump! I have a crack in the end panel of my 55 gallon sump. Can I silicone the crack (wishful thinking) or do i need to replace the whole thing? The last section holds about 8 gallons and the return pump. It is dry right now.

01/13/2007, 05:27 PM	#2
Icefire Seasoned reefer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In Quebec, Canada Posts: 3,653	Replace the glass panel __________________ Temp 80F, PH 8.5-8.0, Alk 6.8-7.2, Ca 430, Mg 1700, NO3 0-0.25, PO4 0.04, 34.4 PPT Lights @ 100% all others, 35% White Current Tank Info: 60g Cube, 120lbs live rocks, Hydra52 2x120W, 2 MP40+ 1 MP10 @ 70%, Phosban 550 GFO+Carbon, 200W Heater, SWC Skimmer, Kalk ATO, 150 gpd RODI

01/13/2007, 05:34 PM	#3
McCrary Can't Stop Time Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,079	Replacing a panel can be tricky and unless you have experience with tank building it may be better to just buy a new tank. __________________ Matt Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Titus Maccius Plautus (254 BC - 184 BC), Rudens

01/13/2007, 06:01 PM	#5
reefshadow Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central Washington Posts: 1,786	Yes, IMO. You can get a new 55 for less than you can probably repair it for, as all silicone in all seams has to be cut out and replaced, very time consuming. Good luck! __________________ All Your Coral Are Belong To Us Current Tank Info: 30 Deep Blue shallow mixed rimless, MP10, Ecoxotic LED's, SCA 301 skimmer.

01/13/2007, 05:37 PM	#4
fighton03 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: baytown, tx Posts: 331	would it be impractical financially to have a tank builder replace the panel as opposed to purchasing a new tank?

01/13/2007, 08:10 PM	#6
kookerson Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,017	I just went through this about 3 weeks ago and now it seems like everyone is cracking their sumps......maybe I p****d off the great Sump God somehow? Replace that panel or the whole thing......it will save MUCHO MUCHO heartache in the end! Glass is incredibly weak when flawed! HTH! : )