Cause for concern?

[dan10342]

I recently set up a 4L x 2W x 1H lookdown aquarium and noticed a small chip after i filled it. It's inside the glass (cant feel it when i run my finger across it on both sides of the pane). it also doesn't seem to be affecting the silicone seam.

The chip is about 5 inches below the surface of the water.

for size reference, the glass is 1/2" thick

Should i be concerned at all? or is it merely a cosmetic problem (which i can deal with)

Here is a pic

The chip is about half as deep as it is in pic above when viewing from the other side of the glass pane.

Aquarium built by Miracles

 

[slapshot]

Best bet is to send that picture to the manufacture. It looks like it should be no problem but I would check for sure.

 

[Johnny C]

It looks sheerly cosmetic... I wouldn't worry about it, especially because it's a Miracles tank. Where'd you find it?

 

[Flanders]

I've used many tanks with chips worse than that. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[DustyReefer]

ya I definitely have a worse chip than that and no problems with leaking, I don't think it'll be a problem

 

[dan10342]

Thanks for the replies all

So far it has held water for 24hours, and the chip doesnt appear to have grown at all (been measuring with a fine artist ruler hourly).

Also sent an email to miracles. hope to hear back from them

 

[BuffaloReef]

I've seen worse as well. You could contact the manufacturer for peace of mind if you need it.