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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Reefified, Oct 5, 2010.

  1. Oct 5, 2010 #1
    Reefified

    Reefified Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I bought a 120 (4x2x2) off a member on here recently (cant remember who but wish i did) As you all know I am getting ready to set it up. Well it was dusty and I just cleaned it up. dead center on the back pane of glass, on the inside is a 1-1/2" gouge and a small chip about the size of a #2 pencil head. It is more than a scratch but deosn't look too bad. I am nervous about it. Does anyone have experince with somethng similar? It appears as though a large rock fell and spipped because the gouge isn't constant. I have tried to photograph but that doesn't work well. Thanks.
     
  2. Oct 5, 2010 #2
    gabzak

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    I had a 90 gallon with a similar chip out of the corner of my tank I slowly added "hose water" and let it stand for a week to see if it would hold... It did I put a silicon sealant on it and it worked for years... I would fill it with fresh water and let it set for a week before mixing any salt..

    Thats my 2 cents good luck
     
  3. Oct 5, 2010 #3
    Bela

    Bela Inactive User

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    I think the issue here is that it is in a center piece of the glass (ie not the side where the strength is all within the silicone). Am I understanding this correctly? Forgive me if not... If I understand it correctly I personally would not use this tank myself. At least not without replacing that pane.
     
  4. Oct 5, 2010 #4
    FishBrain New London

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    You could take another small piece of glass and silicone it over the chip. That is if it will be hidden by the rock work.
     
  5. Oct 5, 2010 #5
    B-Rad

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    You could talk to a windshield repair company and see if they could do a spot repair on it, just to see what they would say.
    That tank should be temped glass but if it didn't shatter by now you may be ok. I would still try to get it spot repaired for peace of mined.
    thats my two cents worth. Good luck!
     
  6. Oct 5, 2010 #6
    Reefified

    Reefified Well-Known ReefKeeper

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    I talked to Nicks dad at pets playhouse and he said fill it up on the patio and leave for a week. if it is fine, then it will be ok. So, I am filling it up.

    B-Rad, is the product they use aquarium safe? If so. I will call them out for piece of mind after the "stress" test. Thanks everyone.
     

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