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Small crack in my tank...need advice

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by acidlittle, Jan 3, 2015.

  1. Jan 3, 2015 #1
    acidlittle Beaverdale

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    I noticed today that up by the top of the 24gal aquapod I have there is a small crack. it's probably about 3mm long on the curved part of the glass towards the black rim. My question is, should I basically call this tank done? It's been up and running for about 3 monthsish and hasn't had any issues.





    I eyeballing a 40b and a 20l from petco to turn into a system, but was wondering what people would do if they were in my shoes. And I don't have a lot of moolah to spend, right now about 60 bucks on a diff tank.





    Any insight would be fantastic.
     
  2. Jan 3, 2015 #2
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    Is it an acrylic tank? I know you said "glass" but just checking.
     
  3. Jan 3, 2015 #3
    acidlittle Beaverdale

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    Yeah it's definitely glass
     
  4. Jan 3, 2015 #4
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    I would be worried. Cracked glass tends to fail catastrophically. Acrylic would more likely progress slowly. Sounds like a manufacturer defect, either that, or the tank got dropped. Was it brand new out of the box when you set it up? It's possible, if it was a defect, that it was smaller and has progressed to the point where you are just now noticing it.

    Either way, I would not wait long to empty it, or it will probably empty itself at an inopportune moment.
     
  5. Jan 3, 2015 #5
    abower Ryan, Ia

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    Yep, your screwed. Unless the crack happens to arc back to the top and terminates. It won't so don't gamble on it.

    Before you go nuts make sure its not a fine wisp of silicone that can happen during manufacture. Sometimes they are so fine they look like a crack.
     
  6. Jan 3, 2015 #6
    B_Braz

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    I have a 30gal tank with stand you can have for $40 I'm in Johnston. Judging by what I'm hearing your gonna need it pretty soon. 563-419-9204
     
  7. Jan 3, 2015 #7
    acidlittle Beaverdale

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    It's definitely a crack. I tried scraping at it with a razor blade and it went no where.

    b_braz I'm gonna send you a text, if you can send me pics of you 30gal.
     
  8. Jan 3, 2015 #8
    FishBrain New London

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    Make plans to take it down ASAP.
     
  9. Jan 3, 2015 #9
    Nik Windsor Heights

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    Yes I agree it will burst sooner than later.
     
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