This all started while perusing the local Offer Up ads. I noticed that @Innovative Marine had a IM25 lagoon in their Blems and seconds. I had bought a couple tanks prior from the @Innovative Marine warehouse and was very happy with what I had got from them. The ad stated that this tank had a small chip in the corner but was otherwise intact. In fact when I got there I was told it was leak tested. So I brought it home with the intention to turn it into a frag tank. I was going to tear out the AIO part and drill some holes for an overflow and return. Well good intentions lost out to other priorities, I still had to find a stand, sump and overflow etc. Time passes and meanwhile my LFS is cleaning up their showroom and I discover they have a brand new IM25g lagoon EXT. Awesome I will sell my IM25g AIO and use the money towards something that was already exactly what I wanted, no effort, no fuss.
I proceeded to put up my AIO for sale and a few people came and looked at it, but no one could get over the chip. There was no way if I didn’t sell this tank I would be allowed to buy a new one, so I decided to scrap plan B and go with plan A. I am really glad I did because as I was removing the AIO part I discovered there was a HUGE crack in the back of the tank. Oh well, so much for taking @Innovative Marine at their word. I called and let them know, but I was reminded that not only had some time elapsed since I bought it, it was an "as is" cash transaction. I don’t fault them for that, I am a little disappointed they told me they leak tested it. I would have especially have been upset if someone actually bought it from me.
Here is the crack... It was covered by the vinyl so visually you could not see it until you removed the AIO part.
I ordered a new slightly thicker piece of glass to replace the rear panel. I just used regular glass because this was not a viewing panel and I was going to put vinyl on it anyway. I think the cost was $12 with polished edges. They actually cut two accidentally so I gave them a couple bucks for the extra piece. I laid out the overflow and return placement and proceeded to drill the new glass. I want to thank @ESHOPPS.INC for being awesome and contributing to this project. I have used their prodigy overflow in my Frankencube build and was very happy with it.
Drilling the back glass:
Next is the fun part Prep! (not fun) Everything has to be perfectly clean for the new silicone to adhere, that is the most work. It is even more work when you accidentally silicone the back on the wrong way. I did such a good job it was twice as hard to remove my seal than the factory’s. But hey, I least got confirmation of the job I did worked.
I should of taken more pics here but I installed some teal vinyl from the Dollar Tree and the Eshopps overflow. Here is the tank finished with the overflow and return bulkhead in place.
Next up: Equipment and Plumbing.
I proceeded to put up my AIO for sale and a few people came and looked at it, but no one could get over the chip. There was no way if I didn’t sell this tank I would be allowed to buy a new one, so I decided to scrap plan B and go with plan A. I am really glad I did because as I was removing the AIO part I discovered there was a HUGE crack in the back of the tank. Oh well, so much for taking @Innovative Marine at their word. I called and let them know, but I was reminded that not only had some time elapsed since I bought it, it was an "as is" cash transaction. I don’t fault them for that, I am a little disappointed they told me they leak tested it. I would have especially have been upset if someone actually bought it from me.
Here is the crack... It was covered by the vinyl so visually you could not see it until you removed the AIO part.
I ordered a new slightly thicker piece of glass to replace the rear panel. I just used regular glass because this was not a viewing panel and I was going to put vinyl on it anyway. I think the cost was $12 with polished edges. They actually cut two accidentally so I gave them a couple bucks for the extra piece. I laid out the overflow and return placement and proceeded to drill the new glass. I want to thank @ESHOPPS.INC for being awesome and contributing to this project. I have used their prodigy overflow in my Frankencube build and was very happy with it.
Drilling the back glass:
Next is the fun part Prep! (not fun) Everything has to be perfectly clean for the new silicone to adhere, that is the most work. It is even more work when you accidentally silicone the back on the wrong way. I did such a good job it was twice as hard to remove my seal than the factory’s. But hey, I least got confirmation of the job I did worked.
I should of taken more pics here but I installed some teal vinyl from the Dollar Tree and the Eshopps overflow. Here is the tank finished with the overflow and return bulkhead in place.
Next up: Equipment and Plumbing.
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