Can this crack be fixed?

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I had to move the tank to the garage due to a storm. My son went to pick it up by the plumbing, and it made a crack. Is it fixable or is the tank trash now?

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I would not put water in a cracked tank, especially one where the crack originates from a weak point to begin with like a bulkhead hole. That being said, tank may not be trash if you are able to replace that specific pane of glass, or find someone local to you that can.
 
The crack goes diagonally down from the right bulk head. I'd it wasn't on the bulk head I'd try just adding a pain over it, it's not visible from the front anyway, but the bulk head is the problem.
 
One thing you never want is a flood in your house. At this point, the tank is done. Unless you know someone (or you know how to do the repair) it's time to get another tank. Back in the day, I had to do a quick tank swap do to a leak. It was an arduous task. Something I'd like not to repeat. Took 2 or 3 days as I had to modify the stand as well.
 

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