Repaired tank?

[nursedude]

Would anyone buy a tank that was repaired by a glass shop? A little history: I was buying a used 93 gallon rimless cube (Marineland) but prior to obtaining the tank the sellers movers cracked the front panel. The seller took it to a glass shop that "supposable" contacted the original fish store and replaced the broken panel with original glass. I told them "no thanks." Now I'm having second thoughts, I like the size style etc of the tank- and really want to get back into the hobby.

Included with the tank would be a stand and a decent return pump for 300.00. I can get this tank new for appx. 500.00 (tank only) at a LFS in Grand Junction, about an hour away. The bonus is really the stand and return pump. I just worry about a panel blow out. (my gut says don't do it grasshopper) Opinions appreciated!

 

[shifty51008]

if they were to properly fix the tank by takeing all panels apart and sealing it properly I would but if they just put the new glass in and only put silicone around that panel then not a chance, I would be more comfortable having it repaired by a place that specializes in tank building.

 

[gone fishin]

I agree with Shifty on this one. Personally, I would always have that little voice in head saying did it come apart yet.

 

[nursedude]

Thanks all, gonna pass for sure.

 

[sturner91]

I bought a 72 gal bow front for like 75$ because of a crack. The crack sits on a corner but is barely deep at all. Tank has been running for a couple months with no problems and no increase to the crack. I got a stand to go with it that was blown out too. I reinforced the stand which was easy. Glass I didn't do anything to.

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