Lid Fell In and Chipped Inside of Tank Glass

[machtuck]

Yesterday while installing my new skimmer I knocked one half of my crappy glass "lid" into the tank. Anyone with an Aquatop 40 knows how it's a balancing act for these lids. I made the noob mistake of not removing it while doing maintenance. I paid the price, as upon tank inspection this morning I found a 1/16th inch chip on the inside of the tank. Pictures are attached; it resembles that of a rock chip on a car's windshield. I'm a relatively new reefer...is this a tank emergency? Is this fixable? I do not have a good feeling about this, and I'm definitely angry as I just got the tank running as I want with some great equipment.

 

[Saltyreef]

Id be afraid of it spidering more

 

[machtuck]

Id be afraid of it spidering more

Can something like this be fixed with a hard resin or something?

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

Yeah I'm sorry to say it, but I probably would be either replacing the tank or that glass panel.

 

[Goaway]

Yeah I'm sorry to say it, but I probably would be either replacing the tank or that glass panel.

It's only eventually going to start cracking and leaking. Hopefully never a bust, I never want to experience that.

Just agreeing with this post.

 

[Jekyl]

There's really no right answer. It may be fine forever. It may explode while you're sleeping tonight.

 

[Alaeriel]

Everything's fine... until it isn't. I'm extraordinarily paranoid, so I'd replace it. But it also could be fine for years. If you need time to save for a new setup, keep a very close eye on it and watch for any spidering. And hope. Not much else to do in the meantime.

 

[Just John]

If you are concerned, you should consider keeping a clean bucket and some water nearby that you can quickly put the fish, etc in if there is a sudden break.

 

[windemerejack]

Replace the tank or glass or you will never have a good nights sleep again.

 

[Just John]

You should contact the company and see what they have to say.