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this is a old used 10g my LFS gave me for project glass…

I found wood inside the bottom silicone seam. No joke. An actual chunk of wood.

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This was too hilarious to not share!

Has anyone else ever seen a tank this badly assembled? Or, what are some unusual things you’ve seen in glass tank seams?
 

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