Hello,
I bought a 55 gallon on a homemade wood cabinet over a year ago. I haven't set it up as we're weary of the risk as it was previously repaired. It was filled with water/fish when I bought it. Apparently, the previous owner was performing a water change when the side glass panel popped off. They repaired it with a large amount of silicone and 6 inch pieces of (what looks like plastic frame) in the middle of the frame(on the top and bottom). It's.. difficult to describe. The top and bottom braces are both gone/broken(perhaps why the side "popped off"). I haven't wanted to risk the lives of my pets or our house by setting it up but I'd like to, if it's safe. Opinions? I've attached a couple of pictures and I can take better ones.


I bought a 55 gallon on a homemade wood cabinet over a year ago. I haven't set it up as we're weary of the risk as it was previously repaired. It was filled with water/fish when I bought it. Apparently, the previous owner was performing a water change when the side glass panel popped off. They repaired it with a large amount of silicone and 6 inch pieces of (what looks like plastic frame) in the middle of the frame(on the top and bottom). It's.. difficult to describe. The top and bottom braces are both gone/broken(perhaps why the side "popped off"). I haven't wanted to risk the lives of my pets or our house by setting it up but I'd like to, if it's safe. Opinions? I've attached a couple of pictures and I can take better ones.

