Is this a crack to worry about?

[loneboat]

I have a Biocube that's been running for nearly a year. Today I noticed some cracks across the front (curved portion) of the tank. They are TINY, just hairlines. I can feel them if I scratch across it with my fingernail on the outside of the tank.

Scared about some sudden, catastrophic failure. :-(

 

[vetteguy53081]

Crack or scratch? Can you rub your fingernail across the inside and outside of tank and feel the line?
If only one side- not of concern. If on inside and outside- could be a risk under water pressure

 

[loneboat]

Crack or scratch? Can you rub your fingernail across the inside and outside of tank and feel the line?
If only one side- not of concern. If on inside and outside- could be a risk under water pressure

It's super "shallow" - as in, I can feel it on the outside, and it doesn't go "deep" into the glass. If I look at it from a downward angle, it is just on the outside surface.

I was just struck by how "sharp" it is - I would have expected a scratch to be a bit more jaggedy.

 

[dantimdad]

Wouldn't worry about it but I would find out who's throwing toys in the house. ;)

 

[Max H.]

I have a biocube too and I have a bunch of scratches and it hasnt ever leaked. I think you will be fine.

 

[loneboat]

Wouldn't worry about it but I would find out who's throwing toys in the house. ;)

heh, it's a private office with only me. Guess I need to stop throwing my staplers! :p

 

[vetteguy53081]

You should then be fine

 

[kgstei]

I agree "tis but a scratch" should be good to go