Cracked tank

[Terrance]

Tanks, powerheads, filters, tons of stuff

I'm look at a 40g breeder tank that is cracked. What questions should I ask and is this an easy fix? Or is this too risky for further cracking? Maybe I should just pass on this deal.

 

[sudz]

if its a crack through the face of the glass, walk away. If its a chip along a corner, it can be workable.

Generally a crack eliminates all strength in glass. If it actually held water, it'd be a ticking timebomb.

 

[54seaweed]

why buy someone else s trash
keep looking
there out there

 

[Terrance]

alright.. I'm having a tough time finding a 40g breeder.. I would never consider a cracked tank, but I'm now getting desperate. The petco sale is never around when I need it!

 

[BakerBoy17]

I don't know if you are going to take it or not, but I have a cracked 40 gallon that has a peice of glass over the crack held on my silicone. It holds water perfect. Its a regular 40 though, not a breeder.

 

[Pton46]

Pass...Pass...Pass....

unless you plan to Replace the pane and Reseal the whole tank which is an option.

No matter how much Sealant/Silicone it will never be the same.

 

[BakerBoy17]

Oh ya, forgot to mention, that's my outside tank that I keep plants in. I don't really trust it enough to bring it in.

 

[BillD]

Depending on the nature of the crack, a patch is often all that is needed. The local Big Al's has a 780 shark tank with a patched bottom. It has been holding water for years.

 

[Wy Renegade]

Not sure that I would advocate it, but like Bill, I know of at least two tanks, one a 40B and one a 125 that had cracks patched with silicon and glass panes and they have both been holding water for years. Not something I personally would choose to do, but it is possible to do depending on the nature of the crack.

 

[Terrance]

I just got a used 40g breeder tank today! Its a real aquarium. Time to finish my sump this weekend