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Where is the hole located on the tank? What size hole is it? How large is the tank? What is the glass thickness?I want to cover a hole on a glass tank
whats the best way to cover a hole and fill a tank
3/8" glass on a 25 gallon peninsula the hole is on the top left of the tank where the return hole is but when putting a overflow box the bulkhead does not fit anymore for a return bulkheadWhere is the hole located on the tank? What size hole is it? How large is the tank? What is the glass thickness?
There are different methods depending on your intended purpose.
If the hole is near the top, you have more options since the pressure is lower.3/8" glass on a 25 gallon peninsula the hole is on the top left of the tank where the return hole is but when putting a overflow box the bulkhead does not fit anymore for a return bulkhead
i would need to move the hole for the return pipe to the other side
Its at the very top by the water line. Do i need glass or can i use a piece of acrylic? A bulk head wont fit here because the new overflow blocks half the hole where bulkhead goesIf the hole is near the top, you have more options since the pressure is lower.
One option would be to get a piece of glass larger than the hole and silicone it over the hole (preferably inside the tank). This is more risky at the bottom where pressures are greater, but it is a workable solution at low pressure near the top (as in your case). This method gives a clearer, less-noticeable cover. A circular piece of glass with the sharp edges smoothed off would be ideal, but a small square would work as well. Just watch out for exposed sharp edges which should be polished or covered with silicone.
Another option is what @piranhaman00 mentioned: install a dummy bulkhead in the hole that is blocked somehow, such as capped plumbing attached to the bulkhead. If you use a bulkhead with interior threading for the plumbing, you should be able to find a plug that threads in from any local hardware store.
Glass to glass. Acrylic won't adhere properlyIts at the very top by the water line. Do i need glass or can i use a piece of acrylic? A bulk head wont fit here because the new overflow blocks half the hole where bulkhead goes
Where can i get a piece of glass 2”x2”? Also i have the glass hole that was cut that fits inside the hole.Glass to glass. Acrylic won't adhere properly
Can you post a picture of the problem? Where the overflow hits the hole?
I thought about that but it’s entirely too big the bulkhead will not fit in because it covers more than a quarter of the bulkheadI’d just sand the side of the bulkhead and make a flat spot and use it as your return… problem solved.
Is the overflow box not attached to the tank? You’re just holding it up there for the picture? The picture shows plenty of room.I thought about that but it’s entirely too big the bulkhead will not fit in because it covers more than a quarter of the bulkhead
It’s hard to tell from that picture how much room you really have.. is sanding down part of the bulkhead that attaches the overflow a option so can scoot the box over a hair and give you room to sand down the return one? If not I’d say get a small glass tile or piece of glass from Amazon or Home Depot and silicone it on the back and fill the hole on the inside of the tank with black silicone for the best look you’re gonna get on that repair.. there won’t be much pressure on it up there so you’d be fine leak wise.You have to look through the hole on the backside
I bought glass from home depot years and years ago I think. Or could probably go to walmart or dollar store or something and get a small picture frame that uses glass and toss the rest.Where can i get a piece of glass 2”x2”? Also i have the glass hole that was cut that fits inside the hole.