glass corner chips

[Luis Figueroa]

I bought a $50 75 gallon tank a month ago. I got around to cleaning it and ready to drill about 3 weeks ago. as I was moving the tank I slide my hand up the edge of the tank and found a chip that broke off into my hand!! smh ***. it broke off the glass panel that is on the outside all the way to the silicon from the inside. there is about 1/8" of glass visibly intact. I filled it up and it's held water for about 2 weeks now. so I have 2 questions #1 how long do you fill test before you feel comfortable it'll hold? #2 has anybody ever say the hell with it and test fate by continuing to use that tank? pictures of my tank will be posted soon, if you happen to have one of your brave decision post it so maybe we can compare.

 

[Luis Figueroa]

here's the picture of the tank chip on the side I was talking about. it's also holding water

 

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that's a big chip. i personally would not feel comfortable using it.

 

[Luis Figueroa]

I bought an old oceanic with overflow so I guess I'll just put this one aside and fix it later.

 

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good decision.

 

[Dsnakes]

Im not a fan of using any tank with a chip in it. A chipped 10 gallon makes me nervous. So the thought of 75g of saltwater on a floor makes me cringe for sure.