New 125 gal. has small crack! What to do!?!?!

[JIENKINZ]

My glass 125 gal. tank has a rather small scratch about 2/3 the way up. It does not go all the way through. WHAT SHOULD I DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[12 Volt Man]

scratch or crack?

a scratch won't hurt anything, other than cosmetics.

a crack is very bad and will prevent you from using the tank unrepaired.

which is it? can you take a pic?

 

[alexmuw]

This a new tank you bought from a store? OR a new to you tank that you bought used?

If it's a brand spanking new tank from a store, it'll have a warranty. Switch for a different tank.

If you bought it used. Your SOL. Try to repair it!

 

[TTTT]

If it's a crack, take it back. If it's a scratch it doesn't matter.

 

[haynchinook334]

It's used....


Agreed with 12 Volt Man.

But, if it is cracked, can't you just use a piece of glass and silicone it over the crack? Or, will it still effect the structural integrity of the tank?

 

[JIENKINZ]

It doesnt go through the glass its only on the inside so im thinking its a scratch. Because i bought it used im keeping it outside filled up for a week to check for leaks.

 

[KAWAMIKIE]

If it's in the middle of the pane I don't think it's a crack.
If it's near the edge it could be a crack.
A crack usually comes from the edge, due to something chipping it or set up wrong.

 

[JIENKINZ]

Yea its smack dab in the middle. bout 2/3 the way up

 

[iloveoscars702]

its all good. my 125 was pretty scratched when i got it... not even noticable when its filled with water.

 

[JIENKINZ]

its all good. my 125 was pretty scratched when i got it... not even noticable when its filled with water.

K thank goodness