Chipped Glass Edge??? Opinions please

[italquam]

I have a 210 gallon tank and it has two small chips on front and a chip on back edge. Just trying to get opinions if the chips are major or minor worry.

Please advise.....thanks

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[IUfan]

Had the same thing happen when moving my 180. It was a tough decision to make, but decided to not risk it and get a new tank.

It could be fine, then again, it could well be that it's not fine, and if that's the case then the outcome is disastrous.

For me, I was setting the tank up for the long haul, several years or so in one spot. If you want my opinion, best to do it right to start, amortize the cost of the tank over several years.


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[italquam]

Had the same thing happen when moving my 180. It was a tough decision to make, but decided to not risk it and get a new tank.

It could be fine, then again, it could well be that it's not fine, and if that's the case then the outcome is disastrous.

For me, I was setting the tank up for the long haul, several years or so in one spot. If you want my opinion, best to do it right to start, amortize the cost of the tank over several years.


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Makes sense , I am just going to get a new tank. I might just go acrylic, I rather deal with some scratches then the edges on glass chipping.

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[sneeyatch]

usually small, scallop-shell looking chips are OK, I had a 150 DD cube a while back and had some of those in the drain & return holes in the bottom. I used that tank and had it up for a couple of years before I sold it - and I told the guy that bought it from me they were there as well.

But - the first pic with the actual cracks in the glass - IMO - no way, I would replace this tank.

 

[italquam]

usually small, scallop-shell looking chips are OK, I had a 150 DD cube a while back and had some of those in the drain & return holes in the bottom. I used that tank and had it up for a couple of years before I sold it - and I told the guy that bought it from me they were there as well.

But - the first pic with the actual cracks in the glass - IMO - no way, I would replace this tank.

I appreciate the info, these forums are great for getting help in this hobby

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[LedZep fan2]

100% would not risk it. Last thing you want to deal with is a leak and having a bunch of sand, rock and livestock.

 

[italquam]

100% would not risk it. Last thing you want to deal with is a leak and having a bunch of sand, rock and livestock.

I agree, going to be fun to find a way to get rid of it. Hopefully I find someone who wants a DYI project and will take it off my hands. It is amazing how such small chips can ruin a whole tank. One huge negative in glass tanks for me

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[LedZep fan2]

When my old 120 glass tank leaked, I just took the tank apart one panel at a time. Made it much easier to take out.

As far as glass vs. acrylic, it is all personal preference. Personally I cannot stand scratches. So my choice has always been glass.

 

[FlatBrokeMedic]

You may be surprised trying to get rid of that tank, Someone keeping larger snakes or monitor lizards would take it for the right price.

 

[Toolmaker]

The first pic you show, that is the one to worry about. If that was my tank, and I wanted to keep it, I'd take a dremel tool with a stone bit to grind out that entire crack. That is the kind that spreads. Better safe than sorry.

 

[italquam]

The first pic you show, that is the one to worry about. If that was my tank, and I wanted to keep it, I'd take a dremel tool with a stone bit to grind out that entire crack. That is the kind that spreads. Better safe than sorry.

If I grinded it out with a dremel, wouldn't the tank still be weakened?? Would this work, I have a dremel

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[nematode]

Turn it into a sump where the water level stays low and you would put much less pressure on the glass

 

[italquam]

Turn it into a sump where the water level stays low and you would put much less pressure on the glass

That would be a huge sump....72x24x24

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[billdogg]

That would be a huge sump....72x24x24

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Can a sump be too big???

The sump for my 60g frag tank is a 100g Rubbermaid stock tank. I should have gone larger.

 

[italquam]

Can a sump be too big???



The sump for my 60g frag tank is a 100g Rubbermaid stock tank. I should have gone larger.

True but I have a great new sump waiting to use from Geo's Reef

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[nematode]

I agree that the larger the sump the better in general.
However, practical considerations like space available end up limiting the size of most sumps.