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Cracked Frag Tank

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by AJ, Dec 31, 2011.

  1. AJ

    AJ Inactive User

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    So I've been working on adding a second "frag tank" to my system (more of a grow out tank than a frag tank...grow the corals a bit before they go into my display) and as I'm working on the new tank, I notice bubbles in the paint on the other tank.  Turns out they are full of water.  I investigate more and find about 5 cracks in the side of the tank.  How it's holding water and just barely leaking, I have no idea.  I put something like 5 layers of paint on that tank and I think that's the only thing keeping it together at this point.  Now instead of adding a new frag tank, I'm just replacing the one that I have.  Oh well.  At least it didn't bust and drain all over the floor...
    --AJ
     
  2. slovan

    slovan Experienced Reefkeeper

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    Sorry to hear about that AJ! What kind of tank was it? IIRC, your 120 was fairly new? You have the right attitude about it though, sucks it happened but it could've been worse. Hopefully it's repairable.
     
  3. AJ

    AJ Inactive User

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    MY frag tank was a used 40 breeder. I don't know how old it was...but I have another on hand so I'll just rip out the shelf strips and drill the new tank. I'll just trash the old one. If anyone needs glass for baffles, let me know. There's three good non-tempered sides.

    --AJ
     
  4. blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

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    why do you think it cracked?
     
  5. Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

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    40Bs are all non-tempered. I'll take it.
     
  6. Sponge Expert Reefkeeper Vendor

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    Thank goodness it didn't break AJ! ;=0) It's always nice to have a duplicate...teehee!
     
  7. Tina

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    AJ if you are in need of another/more frag tanks, petco is having their dollar per gallon sale and it includes 40 breeders. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif
     
  8. Bud Loves Bacon Website Team Board of Directors Leadership Team GIRS Member Vendor

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    Tina thanks for the heads up. Usually someone starts a thread on here when that sale is happening...
     
  9. blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

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    Someone did. It started the day after Christmas I believe.
     
  10. Andy The Reef Guy

    Andy The Reef Guy Inactive User

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    Jesus AJ! You have the worst luck man!
     
  11. AJ

    AJ Inactive User

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    I have no idea.  The stress point was at the top under the trim.  The trim was not cracked and no indicator of impact.  Four cracks in the glass going from that point to either the bottom or the side of the panel. 
    --AJ
     
  12. AJ

    AJ Inactive User

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    It's yours any time you can make it by to pick it up.  I wasn't able to get the four acrylic strips off of front and back...maybe you will have better luck.
    --AJ
     

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