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GodOSoot · 08-31-2006, 06:13 PM

Ya, don't go out and buy another tank right away as it is doubtful the chips can cause issues unless like was said above you can see stress fractures spidering around it.

My 40 long has pretty decent chips on the corner but more towards the top, hasn't leaked yet. Not to mention I think older tanks are built much better then newer ones today. They used an extreme amount of silicon on mine.

I have heard from many store owners that they see a pattern following new tanks with leaks, likely someone took the day off in quality control if you get me. One guy even went as far as saying his tanks have been 50/50 on leaking new & used. All he does is Marine stuff so the tanks themselves are never small.

Take all this in stride as it may leak the second you fill it.

severum mama · 08-31-2006, 11:54 PM

I think I may just go for the new tank instead. I took another look at it today and I'm just not sure about it. I'll save so much money on the stand that buying a new 75g won't be that big of a deal.

I can't wait!

hashbaz · 09-01-2006, 12:56 AM

Can you post a pic of the chip? It is likely that it really is nothing to worry about.

Lonewolfblue · 09-01-2006, 01:30 AM

What side is the chip on? If it's not the front side, why not just get a new piece of glass cut to the dimensions of the inside of the tank and use an adhesive to basically glue it in the inside? Just a small bead around the whole parimeter of the new glass is all that would be needed. Then you won't have the possible pressures affecting the chipped glass, as the pressure would then be on the new glass.

GodOSoot · 09-01-2006, 02:01 AM

My thoughts as well but I was never sure if that would work.

Lonewolfblue · 09-01-2006, 02:20 AM

I know people who have done it with cracked bottoms, and it's worked well. So I'm thinking this would work as well.

08-31-2006, 11:54 PM	#12
severum mama Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 2,771 Images: 22	I think I may just go for the new tank instead. I took another look at it today and I'm just not sure about it. I'll save so much money on the stand that buying a new 75g won't be that big of a deal. I can't wait! __________________ WE CAN STAGE A RUNAWAY GOLF CART MARATHON 5 gallon, 45 gallon, and 55 gallon planted 75 gallon SA/CA cichlids 8 gallon Oceanic BioCube nano reef

09-01-2006, 12:56 AM	#13
hashbaz Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 745 Images: 1	Can you post a pic of the chip? It is likely that it really is nothing to worry about. __________________ link to 75 gallon planted 10 & 29 gal QT/nursery/undecided

09-01-2006, 01:30 AM	#14
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	What side is the chip on? If it's not the front side, why not just get a new piece of glass cut to the dimensions of the inside of the tank and use an adhesive to basically glue it in the inside? Just a small bead around the whole parimeter of the new glass is all that would be needed. Then you won't have the possible pressures affecting the chipped glass, as the pressure would then be on the new glass. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

09-01-2006, 02:20 AM	#16
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	I know people who have done it with cracked bottoms, and it's worked well. So I'm thinking this would work as well. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

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08-31-2006, 06:13 PM	#11
GodOSoot Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 85	Ya, don't go out and buy another tank right away as it is doubtful the chips can cause issues unless like was said above you can see stress fractures spidering around it. My 40 long has pretty decent chips on the corner but more towards the top, hasn't leaked yet. Not to mention I think older tanks are built much better then newer ones today. They used an extreme amount of silicon on mine. I have heard from many store owners that they see a pattern following new tanks with leaks, likely someone took the day off in quality control if you get me. One guy even went as far as saying his tanks have been 50/50 on leaking new & used. All he does is Marine stuff so the tanks themselves are never small. Take all this in stride as it may leak the second you fill it.

09-01-2006, 02:01 AM	#15
GodOSoot Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 85	My thoughts as well but I was never sure if that would work.

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