repairing aquarium

[stonyloam]

I don't think I would go to a hardware store for the bottom glass for an aquarium repair. Reason being that the glass commonly sold in hardware stores is ordinary window glass, rather than the much much stronger and thicker plate glass (I think) that aquariums are constructed with. Window glass would probably work OK to replace a side of a aquarium that would be converted to a terrarium, but would most certainly be too fragile for the bottom (one slip and the water bowl could go right through). What I would do is get a piece of plywood, probably 3/8" to 1/2" thick to replace the bottom. A couple coats of polyurethane and silicone it in.

[poissonguppy]

What I would do is get a piece of plywood, probably 3/8" to 1/2" thick to replace the bottom. A couple coats of polyurethane and silicone it in.

Hey, that's not a bad idea. i think i'll do that. It sounds easier than having to get glass.

thanks everyone!