I accidentally chipped a little piece of glass off the edge of my 100l tank, I am worried it might be a weak point now. Is there something I can do to fix this?
Posted by ichmageiscreme
3 Comments
filinno1 on
Yes, get a new tank. You really want to live the rest of this tank’s days in fear? How much is your peace of mind worth?
jax0669 on
If this was my aquarium id be driving to the store to buy a new one.
Not saying you cant continue to use it. I just would not risk 26 gallons of water flooding my house
It could cost you thousands in the end
Independent-Bass-725 on
I would say given the location, the two slabs of glass that are affected. The size of this chip. And that it also involves the sealant.
This is about as dangerous as it gets with a chip. If it was a little chip say at along the rim and it didn’t affect the tank structure it should be ok
But this affects several key components of the structural integrity of this tank.
Honestly. I would remove the fish right away. Keep in a large container or bucket w air stone and a sponge filter.
3 Comments
Yes, get a new tank. You really want to live the rest of this tank’s days in fear? How much is your peace of mind worth?
If this was my aquarium id be driving to the store to buy a new one.
Not saying you cant continue to use it. I just would not risk 26 gallons of water flooding my house
It could cost you thousands in the end
I would say given the location, the two slabs of glass that are affected. The size of this chip. And that it also involves the sealant.
This is about as dangerous as it gets with a chip. If it was a little chip say at along the rim and it didn’t affect the tank structure it should be ok
But this affects several key components of the structural integrity of this tank.
Honestly. I would remove the fish right away. Keep in a large container or bucket w air stone and a sponge filter.
Remove all the tank water. Get a new tank asap.
Don’t give this tank away just get rid of it.