I got this 125 gallon tank. It was a steal and they even delivered it and threw in a stand for free. I should have known better. And of course I couldn't see that it was scratched up in the dark when they got here, and the picture I got was on my cell so I didn't exactly get to pick apart the picture. Anyhow, now I have a huge tank that needs nothing but work and a stand that I soooo do not trust. Today I made a stand and thank goodness I tested for leaks cause one inch into it, it was leaking like a siv... that's when I saw that the plastic frame on the bottom was cracked too.
There is a chip in the glass in front and there are scratches all the way around and on the bottom. It looks kinda like they used it as a rock tumbler. The haze is scratches, not funk. So, is there a way to correct the scratches and will that chip be a detriment?
I am considering just ordering a new piece of glass for the front (lo-iron since it's there) and putting on a new plastic frame. I guess I'm equipped to do that, though it will totally eat my stocking budget. If I go that route, I know some of ya'll have def. ordered glass successfully, any tips and where to's? Also, what materials will I need to replace this?
So you can see what I'm working with:
There is a chip in the glass in front and there are scratches all the way around and on the bottom. It looks kinda like they used it as a rock tumbler. The haze is scratches, not funk. So, is there a way to correct the scratches and will that chip be a detriment?
I am considering just ordering a new piece of glass for the front (lo-iron since it's there) and putting on a new plastic frame. I guess I'm equipped to do that, though it will totally eat my stocking budget. If I go that route, I know some of ya'll have def. ordered glass successfully, any tips and where to's? Also, what materials will I need to replace this?
So you can see what I'm working with:
