Re: Newbie, 2 questions
- From: Altum <pt.altum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 03:49:54 GMT
Ashley Ann wrote:
I recently found a used 10 gallon aquarium i was planning on setting up
but i discover today that it has a few small cracks in it (2 cracks and
a chip in the corner about halfway down the tank)
Is it safe to use the tank? I put water in it and it holds without
leaking. The first crack goes downward to the bottom from the chip and
ends at the bottom of the tank. The second extends upward from the
chip but ends about midway thru the tank (less than 2 inches long).
The chip is quite deep but doesnt seem to go thru to the silicon. Can
i repair it without getting a whole new piece of glass (a lot of money
for a 15 dollar aquarium)?
How do i know if its glass or acrylic? Its a lot lighter than my old
10 gallon glass aquariums and sounds plasticy when you flick or thump
it. The cracks look like glass cracks but i dont know if acrylic
cracks are similar. I've never seen an acrylic tank in person besides
the little beta bowls so i have no idea what they sound like when
flicked.
Thanks for your help,
Ashley
If it's acrylic, there will be no silicone seams at the corners. Most 10 gallon tanks are glass. I don't mind chips at the edges of the glass, but I wouldn't trust a tank with an actual crack. As others have said, 10 gallon aquariums are too cheap to worry about trying to fix.
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