I did a leak test on my new JBJ 30 today and after feeling all happy after a successful test, to my horror, I discovered what appears to be a crack in the glass on the bottom pane. Maybe it would be considered only a scratch? The aquarium came with some equipment taped to the bottom pane and because of some remaining adhesive on the glass, I missed the crack on original inspection. After the leak test when I was about to remove the adhesive stains, I found the crack.
Some info on the crack:
-it is about 1/2” long
-it is about hair width
-it is on the bottom pane which is not tempered
-it is only inside the aquarium
-it is not deep at all
-if I run my finger over it I can not feel it, but if I run my fingernail over it I can feel it catch the crack
Here are some iPhone pictures to help. In some of the images it looks like two scratches, but that is just a reflection.
I am pretty sure I know the answer, but looking for any opinions on the severity of this blemish. Perhaps @NowGlazeIT or @rcpalmer1 can weigh in? No one wants to have to send a tank back, but maybe this is an easy fix? I know nothing about working with glass. Thank you all.
Some info on the crack:
-it is about 1/2” long
-it is about hair width
-it is on the bottom pane which is not tempered
-it is only inside the aquarium
-it is not deep at all
-if I run my finger over it I can not feel it, but if I run my fingernail over it I can feel it catch the crack
Here are some iPhone pictures to help. In some of the images it looks like two scratches, but that is just a reflection.
I am pretty sure I know the answer, but looking for any opinions on the severity of this blemish. Perhaps @NowGlazeIT or @rcpalmer1 can weigh in? No one wants to have to send a tank back, but maybe this is an easy fix? I know nothing about working with glass. Thank you all.