Is this RedSea(45g) Front Glass Fixable

[Sid2022]

Just wanted your thoughts, or ideas if it is?

 

[dilligaf29]

if your gonna fix that 1 panel,i would dissasemble all panels get the rights silicone and do all panels fresh with right stuff

 

[Sid2022]

Where can one buy the correct panel?

 

[Sid2022]

Would it be a glass shop?

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

Call some glass shops near you, depending on specifics, sometimes it's cheaper to buy a new tank.

Would it be a glass sho

 

[afboundguy]

Call some glass shops near you, depending on specifics, sometimes it's cheaper to buy a new tank.

@Sid2022 I would have to agree with El Presidente and it's probably easier and cheaper to buy a new tank plus you would get the peace of mind knowing it was assembled properly unless you're a glazer and know about making tanks.

 

[Cooper2]

If committed to repair, Brad's glass in Canton has helped me in the past. A 24"x 24" low iron panel with the matching beveled top edge was under $200.00

 

[Sid2022]

If committed to repair, Brad's glass in Canton has helped me in the past. A 24"x 24" low iron panel with the matching beveled top edge was under $200.00

Does he help attach the panel?

 

[Cooper2]

I never asked and did it myself. I expect nobody would want to liability.

 

[Cooper2]

There is a large number of folks that hold Red Sea tanks in the "no thanks" category even if free. This likely due to the disturbing habit of the front panel falling off when full. Its a risk I don't recommend messing with. I don't know the actual reason, but I believe they used a poor grade of silicone or contamination issues prior to preparation and assembly. What I can tell you is it isn't the fault of the glass. The real question is do you really want to take on the process for a relatively easily replaced tank? What's your time worth, cost of materials to prep and reassemble, do you have corner clamps or a jig fixture etc.

I'm rebuilding a Red Sea 900XXL. It was dropped and the bottom cracked before it ever even got wet. I've been working on it for too long to tell you and offer these words as a caution.

Go buy a 60B at Petco next time they're on sale. It will cost less than the panel you need and has a warranty.

Good luck whatever you decide, but know that brand of tank is looked upon as crap.