russell

Hi all Thanks for the replies on burst tank syndrome. if anyone is considering biulding their own tank let me know and Ill give you a fail safe method, providing you follow the instructions. this is up to 72x18x18 inches Russ

Hi all I noticed a few of you are getting cracked tanks. Reason , stress. Cure : use 2 or 3 - 1 inch strips of glass as a brace/ and silicone them from the top front endge of the tank to the back. it is best to reduce the water level by a third and let the silicone go off and then raise the water level back. the new strips will prevent any bowing causing stress fractures; This is the biggest failure in people building there own tanks From a Pom living in the rep of Ireland. hope this helps.