Hi everyone

[wpg1024]

Hi everyone,

I’m new here. I have been in the hobby now for about 7 months and recently bought a slightly larger tank. During set up i some how managed to chip the top right corner. Looking to see if anybody has continued to set up given the size and location of the chip!

Thanks,

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D

 

[JumboShrimp]

Probably not the 'worst' place for a surface chip. ;)

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Crabs McJones]

Welcome to R2R!
Personally I wouldn't run it. When it's full and that chip has pressure on it, the crack may continue

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hi everyone,

I’m new here. I have been in the hobby now for about 7 months and recently bought a slightly larger tank. During set up i some how managed to chip the top right corner. Looking to see if anybody has continued to set up given the size and location of the chip!

Thanks,

Having repaired many tanks, with water pressure, this is a less risky part of structure , however its 3/4 into the panel of glass increasing risk of spreading .
You can fill the tank but leave in garage or basement and water test it under pressure and see if it holds. This is one, if I asked myself, use it?. . . . . I may not take the chance.

 

[cdemoss01]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[FrugalReeferJon]

 

[Anna K]

Welcome to the community! I personally wouldn't use it unfortunately

 

[Fish Fan]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[Pau Hana Reefer]

Welcome to R2R! Sorry about your new tank. Per previous feedback, definitely test it with water in a safe space if you really really want to try to make it work. Perhaps two questions to ask yourself…
“Are you okay with always wondering if/when it might finally give out?”
“Are you okay with the possibility of damaging your personal belongings in case the tank does fail?”

I personally would not test my luck bc my answer these two questions is a very easy “no.”

 

[Ocean_Queenie]

Hello & Welcome!

 

[wpg1024]

thanks for all of the advice so far. One more question for you guys, i have been seeing instances of people using epoxy on the outside of chip to stabilize. Has anyone ever done this?

 

[wpg1024]

Hi everyone,

I’m new here. I have been in the hobby now for about 7 months and recently bought a slightly larger tank. During set up i some how managed to chip the top right corner. Looking to see if anybody has continued to set up given the size and location of the chip!

Thanks,

please also see second picture.

 

[Nihil]

Welcome! Personally I wouldn't risk it. But im Paranoid about that kind of thing.

 

[jsmkmavity]

Looks like tempered glass so you cant sand the chip smooth. It wont spread if it is tempered, it will blow apart into approximately 1/4" pieces if it breaks.

 

[B&CinB.C.]

Hi and welcome to Reef 2 Reef. I wouldn't use that tank due to the crack that appears to be running out of the bottom of the chip . As stated above do you want to worry about it as long as there's water in it ?

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here! I think you have heard enough opinions.

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.
Good advice already given.

 

[BryanM]

Hi everyone,

I’m new here. I have been in the hobby now for about 7 months and recently bought a slightly larger tank. During set up i some how managed to chip the top right corner. Looking to see if anybody has continued to set up given the size and location of the chip!

Thanks,

Welcome to Reef2Reef!