Aquarium Trim and Structure

[Michelesreef]

Hey Everyone, hope you're all doing well. I want to buy a tank from a friend and a small part of the trim is missing. Will this cause any problems?

 

[GaryE]

Depends. Pics??

 

[Michelesreef]

I'm trying to upload a pic and it's not working. I'll keep trying

 

[GaryE]

Good enough, stay away from that tank. I had one that the corner was just slightly cracked. The front panel eventually started pulling away from the sides.

Not worth messing with.

 

[MichaelReefer]

I wouldn't risk it.

 

[GaryE]

Mine ended with an emergency tank swap on a Sunday night. I don't ever want to do that again.

 

[Orraclekiller]

If its a must have tank you could always get another frame. If its not a must have then I would stay away.

 

[Michelesreef]

dang that sucks. But every one!

 

[ca1ore]

Most trim is more cosmetic than structural. Cross braces are more important. I suppose I’d worry that whatever ‘abuse’ resulted in the trim damage may also have affected the tank.

 

[GaryE]

Most trim is more cosmetic than structural. Cross braces are more important. I suppose I’d worry that whatever ‘abuse’ resulted in the trim damage may also have affected the tank.

I have to strongly disagree.

 

[ca1ore]

I have to strongly disagree.

Which part do you strongly disagree with LOL? Make your argument …..

 

[GaryE]

That the trim is cosmetic. Yes, the cross braces are probably more important, however, where this is broken in the corner is one of the points you definitely do not want missing parts of the trim. I'm speaking from experience here. Over time the glass on that side is going to start to creep away from the side and you'll be dealing with a mess. Again, I know this because I have dealt with it.