Chipped corner — is it an issue?

[Haaps]

I recently decided to restart my tank and after getting everything leveled and planning to start my cycle this week, I noticed a sort of chip in the bottom corner. I'm pretty sure the silicon is not affected, and my gut says it'll be ok, but was curious what other folks think.

On the left side you can see a taller more vertical piece. It's hanging there by the silicone.

 

[Boehmtown]

How big is the tank?

 

[Haaps]

25 gallon

 

[Boehmtown]

I'd probably chance it as long as nothing too expensive lives below it.

 

[Peace River]

You will need to make a risk management decision yourself, but based on what I can see from the picture it appears to be a clam shell chip. These generally do not compromise the tank's structural integrity if the chip is shallow and doesn't penetrate through the glass or extend into a spiderweb crack. Good luck on whatever direction you decide to go!

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Is the tank new or used?

 

[Haaps]

Thanks y'all! I'm goign to move forward with using it and see how we do.

 

[reeftimer]

Oof

 

[c4haskett]

I'm not an expert, but if it were mine I'd continue using it.

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

25 gallon: send it
250 gallon: hard nope