inside of tank scratched

[steeledarren]

Just noticed after using my may float I have scratched my tank in the bottom corners and up the left hand side. They look like hairs on the inside. I can feel the with my nail. My questions is. Is my tank in danger. What can I do. Is it a big deal. Can anyone calm my mind. Thanks

 

[TomStav]

Unless you cut the silicone and the glass isn't chipping around the scratch I would say your safe. I saw somewhere a tank scratch removal kit, its a resin you can put in scratches to strengthen them and makes them look less obvious, you can also get some that you can apply underwater without harming your fish...

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[steeledarren]

Some parts of the scratches look wider than others. I don't know if they are chipping or if it is algae or not. Any ideas what would chipping look like

 

[mfdrookie516]

If you just scratched it with a mag float, don't worry. Seriously, I have done this more times that I want to admit. It's unsightly when algae grows in it, but it's defnitely nothing to worry about. It happens. It teaches you to be super careful with a mag float and to clean it every now and then.

 

[steeledarren]

Thanks. Do your scratches look as I described. Sorry to be a wimp but I don't want a disaster lol

 

[mfdrookie516]

Yeah. I tried taking a picture, but it just looked like dirty glass haha. If it were to chip, it would look like a circle most likley, but unless you have a megasuperelectrowonder magnet inside your mag float, there's no way it had enough pressure to scratch deep enough to cause issues.

 

[steeledarren]

Thankyou. I no longer use my magazine float. Just a lot of Otto's and a scraper. Ha ha.

 

[George9]

Don't use a mag float if you have a sand substrate. Eventually, sand will get between the glass and the pad and scratch the glass.