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Unlikely structural
Little over a year ago my 135g developed a significant leak from underneath near the corner. It was leaking close to a gallon a day. I was able to to funnel into the sump while waiting for a new tank. Once I drained it and pulled it out from wall I found the corner was cracked identical to your pic. Funny our similar it looks as mine also had the faux woodgrain look. I'd replace as quickly as possible!
My luck,I wonder if you could use one of those metal bands they use in packing to tighten around the perimeter of the trim in order to secure it
You have just explained why it is not structural. No way on earth that plastic is more than designLots of pounds per square inch pushing out on those glass panels. One gallon is 8.3 pounds. That little plastic band is like a heavy weight belt. It might work... but nothing is as secure as that plastic frame and a good silicon bond.
My 2 cents.
The top plastic frame is absolutely structural. Manufacturers warn not to cut the cross members or the glass walls will bulge and eventually damage the silicone joints. As with any multi component structures, it's the sum of the pieces that make it work, not each piece individually.You have just explained why it is not structural. No way on earth that plastic is more than design
LOLMy luck,
Ok, turn that tension screw just one more quarter turn......
U'mm, still not enough, one more quarter turn..........
Ahhh, look'n good!..........
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