Tank crack on top... need advice

[crimzy]

I need some advice from someone who has some knowledge in construction, tank building/repair or acrylic work. My new 450 gallon tank has a crack going across the top, (see pics below). Can anyone tell me if the structure will be compromised? How can I reinforce this? Need advice please. Thanks in advance.

 

[tizzo]

This may sound like an idiotic request, but can you post a pic a little further back?? I see the crack, but I cannot tell where on the tank it is located being that the pic focuses on the actual crack and not the location.
I see you said top, but I'm kinda wanting to see where on the top...

 

[crimzy]

Originally Posted by Tizzo
http:///forum/post/2601613
This may sound like an idiotic request, but can you post a pic a little further back?? I see the crack, but I cannot tell where on the tank it is located being that the pic focuses on the actual crack and not the location.
I see you said top, but I'm kinda wanting to see where on the top...

Here you go. Let me know your thoughts.

 

[coachklm]

first of all, see if you cant figure out why it cracked ... stress or droppage.. you can fill it, brace it, then reinforce it with a plate of acrylic using weld on... that should hold...

 

[crimzy]

Originally Posted by coachKLM
http:///forum/post/2601929
first of all, see if you cant figure out why it cracked ... stress or droppage.. you can fill it, brace it, then reinforce it with a plate of acrylic using weld on... that should hold...

I'm guessing that someone grabbed the tank by the top when we moved it.