chipped corner heavily discounted 210g worth the risk?

[thedraque]

At our LFS they got a Aqueon 210g for $500 MSRP is $1200 because two corners are chipped. Is it worth the risk to save $700 or should we just pass on this? is it possible to fill the spots in to preserve structural integrity like with clear resin or something? Or is this tank DOA?

 

[Uncle99]

Never.
210g on your floor?
And the loss of real expensive livestock…
Not worth the risk IMM.
I would not fill it even if they gave it to me.

 

[sante21079]

IMO thats a big nope. 210 gallons of water can make a mess.....

 

[DonTavo27]

Flex seal should do the trick!

 

[shwareefer]

Should be $200 not $500 and that's just for someone who wants to cut it apart and redo it.

 

[Saltydog69]

they are trying to get whatever they can out of it bc they know its scrap at this point... id offer them 200 and fill that bad boy up!!

 

[Hurricane Aquatics]

As others have said, absolutely 100% no.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Hellss yes I would buy that as long as all damage was on the front panel but I'm a habitual tinkerer and they won't get $500 for it so I would offer less.

Call around and order a piece of low iron glass for the front and replace it.

I was just pricing out panels for a 6*2*2 and the front low iron piece was the most expensive at a bit under $200.

 

[thedraque]

Never.
210g on your floor?
And the loss of real expensive livestock…
Not worth the risk IMM.
I would not fill it even if they gave it to me.

IMO thats a big nope. 210 gallons of water can make a mess.....

As others have said, absolutely 100% no.

Pretty much what i thought thanks.

 

[Supa]

I would say no, but on the other hand if you do get it I’m sure there are ways to repair it maybe get some glass worker to make armored seams for it and caulk those in…. 500 bucks is too much for the risk talk them down to half that?

 

[JPM San Diego]

I don't see why everyone is knocking that wonderful terrarium.
A reptile would love to call it home.

 

[Frostblitz20]

Never buy chipped/cracked tanks ever.

 

[DivingTheWorld]

I don't see why everyone is knocking that wonderful terrarium.
A reptile would love to call it home.

This. For an iguana, sure. To fill with water for fish, heck no. If you decide to try, I'd suggest setting it up in the garage rather than the house.