Crack/scratch? Can this tank be used?

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Hi! I have this used and dirty 45 gallon tank I wanted to clean and put to use again, but I noticed there are some huge scratches on the glass. I can feel them from the inside, but not the outside of the tank. They both are almost as long as the height of the aquarium, but none of them actually "reaches" the top or bottom so I guess they aren't cracks.
I'm unsure though if this tank is safe to fill all the way up. Would the glass hold or is there a risk of it leaking / breaking?
It's hard to see since the glass is really dirty, but I don't know if I should bother cleaning it if it can't be used.
Any help or advice is appreciated!
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I've had some pretty nasty long scratches on tanks in the past and they help up just fine.
If the tank is new to you, I would do a freshwater test just to check for any other issues.
 

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