Tank chipped at corner...still safe? <advise needed>

kaen130 · 15-10-2015, 01:30 AM

Advise needed.

Accidentally chipped the bottom corner of my 40gal tank.

As shown in the photo, the chip never extend pass the silicone, I can actually peel off that little chip if I want...

Is it still safe? Anyone had this kind of experience before? Can share your experience or advise?

Thanks >.<

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kaen130 · 15-10-2015, 01:47 AM

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sthh · 15-10-2015, 09:34 AM

I help you post the image

onlyyouknow · 15-10-2015, 10:16 AM

My advice is as long as you have doubts over the integrity of the tank, then just don't use. No point use already then everyday have to worry if the tank will shatter or crack or leak. Just get another tank for peace of mind.

Markus · 15-10-2015, 12:14 PM

imo it looks still usable, small chip thankfully

fireblade · 15-10-2015, 03:44 PM

just go hardware shop buy one silicone, glue it back, then apply silicone to the other 3 corners... thats what I did to all my 2 feet tanks...

To me this tank is still usable... but not very sellable

AroDummy · 15-10-2015, 06:07 PM

Patch up and maybe can use as emergency tank.

patclay · 15-10-2015, 09:14 PM

Tank is still thick. But you never know

mictok · 20-10-2015, 11:50 AM

Looks ok,minor chip off and the silicon is not affected.

15-10-2015, 01:30 AM	#1
kaen130 New Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 3	Tank chipped at corner...still safe? <advise needed> Advise needed. Accidentally chipped the bottom corner of my 40gal tank. As shown in the photo, the chip never extend pass the silicone, I can actually peel off that little chip if I want... Is it still safe? Anyone had this kind of experience before? Can share your experience or advise? Thanks >.< Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15-10-2015, 01:47 AM	#2
kaen130 New Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 3	h ttp: //images.tapatalk-cdn.c om/15/10/14/5868570995320f87af393f71c3fa8904.jpg h ttp: //images.tapatalk-cdn.c om/15/10/14/971c9c7464b90265dbebb80e4778e817.jpg Can't paste link properly because forum restriction... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15-10-2015, 09:34 AM	#3
sthh Arofanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 211	I help you post the image

15-10-2015, 10:16 AM	#4
onlyyouknow Senior Dragon Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,148	My advice is as long as you have doubts over the integrity of the tank, then just don't use. No point use already then everyday have to worry if the tank will shatter or crack or leak. Just get another tank for peace of mind.

15-10-2015, 12:14 PM	#5
Markus New Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 21	imo it looks still usable, small chip thankfully

15-10-2015, 03:44 PM	#6
fireblade Endangered Dragon Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,414	just go hardware shop buy one silicone, glue it back, then apply silicone to the other 3 corners... thats what I did to all my 2 feet tanks... To me this tank is still usable... but not very sellable

15-10-2015, 06:07 PM	#7
AroDummy Dragon Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,467	Patch up and maybe can use as emergency tank.

15-10-2015, 09:14 PM	#8
patclay Dragon Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,519	Tank is still thick. But you never know

20-10-2015, 11:50 AM	#9
mictok Dragon Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,590	Looks ok,minor chip off and the silicon is not affected.

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