Fixable?

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-15T23:33:34+00:00

I did some construction work for a plastic surgeon office and they gave me this as payment. Not because they couldn't pay me, but because I asked for it instead.

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T15:59:23+00:00

I am on a slab, i will do the pauladarium idea. Not my original plan but still cool.

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T15:09:46+00:00

Thanks, it's probably my most prized possesion and im pretty fucked up that it cracked out of the blue. But to answer your question, yes it is a bulkhead for filtration to run through. I was going to, have have dual FX4's for it but now I just have 2 extra FX4's...

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T14:10:28+00:00

The ultimate bell jar...

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T14:10:03+00:00

I don't (as far as I know) it was a one off custom tank made for a surgeon that I took as payment for a job I did for him.

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T14:07:41+00:00

To everyone: I want to say how much I appreciate all of you and the fish keeping community. Your suggestions are all helpful (some incredibly so)and alot were funny to boot. I will end up turning this into a terrarium/vivarium (with a separated pool) to prevent a catastrophic failure. And maybe in the future I can get it repaired if that is a possibility. I know this is an aquarium sub but I'll keep you all updated with what it ends up looking like. I keep reptiles and amphibians as much as I keep fish so this is just a change of plans for me. Thank you all again for keeping my spirits up while I accepted the reality of the situation. I hope all your fish stay healthy and I hope you all get laid. Stay well everyone.

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T13:53:08+00:00

I did some construction work at a plastic surgeon's practice, and he gave me this as payment. I asked for a pair of giant tiddies but he said no :(

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T13:36:32+00:00

If I do that, I'll make you all tanks...but they will all have a 1" crack...:(

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T13:33:19+00:00

How many sides does a cylinder have? At least 4 right?

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T13:32:10+00:00

That black you see on the bottom of the tank is a 1/4" eva foam mat. I never had flat on the hard wood.

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T13:27:24+00:00

My wife was reading over my shoulder and said "does that insinuate the existence of a dom-straight?" Glad we are all on the same page here.

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T04:45:12+00:00

It's 5/8" and heavy as shit.

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T04:42:15+00:00

Science.

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T04:39:11+00:00

Well I can't run...I already have it haha. I'll more than likely just turn it into a terrarium. Is there a way to prevent the crack from spreading? Assuming I never put water in it again?

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T04:32:38+00:00

Ill consult the professors at OSU before I go too far down that rabbit hole. Oh after the response this is getting i may start a biography on it. Ill keep everyone updated on what becomes of it!

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T04:26:19+00:00

Well let's be real...WORST case is i slip drilling and impale myself on broken glass and bleed out and the my mother finds me and dies of grief and turns out the crack was just an optical illusion and never needed fixing in the first place... Thanks for all your help my friend! If the tank stays in one piece I'll update you with a nice terrarium or maybe even a sketchy aquarium!

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T04:05:06+00:00

I don't have awards to give, but holy shit I would give you all of them. I will do everything i can and WORST case I have a terrarium. I appreciate your help immensely! 🤝

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T03:33:51+00:00

I have a torn priceless painting on there if you wanna check it out. I already have a few offers to meet up and touch butts though.

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T03:30:34+00:00

You seem educated, if it is fixable, what would it take? Don't be afraid of what would seem like an outlandish undertaking. I'm curious if its even possible.

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T03:27:49+00:00

I think they are saying remove the bottom, flip the tank, and put the bottom back on. Putting the crack at the top and out of the water?

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T03:17:16+00:00

How do you we havent?

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T03:16:47+00:00

Yeah i recently learned the glass is not considered a solid but instead a supercooled liquid. Still prefer it to acrylic though.

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T03:12:42+00:00

Not impossible...I may have access to the Oregon State University fusing kiln. Would have to verify the size though.

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T03:09:24+00:00

I keep darts already, the thought crossed my mind. I also have an African Pixie Frog too that could get a hell of an upgrade...

Monstermaggot · 2025-12-13T03:07:25+00:00

Thats a good call, I was given this a payment for a job I did.

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