Chipped My New Tank Ugh

[Waffen06]

Just went and picked up a reefer 250 from another reefer and got it home. Wife and I were carrying it in and she tripped. Luckily she caught it but the corner hit our tile floor and chipped the lower corner.. how bad is this? I have the full chip in one piece and theres no sharp edges. Can I epoxy it back or scrap the tank.

 

[CtrlAltDelete]

To Ben on the safe side you can do a backyards stress test- fill it up with regular water and let it sit for a week. Take pictures daily. I think some silicone for strength in that area first woulde a good idea.it looks like it’s the glass but not a seam which is ok.

 

[r20crazy]

if chip is more than half thickness of glass its gonna be an issue... there's alota pressure on the corners, more on the bottoms... and red seas are already known to have seam issues... hopefully someone else will give their thoughts

 

[CtrlAltDelete]

if chip is more than half thickness of glass its gonna be an issue... there's alota pressure on the corners, more on the bottoms... and red seas are already known to have seam issues... hopefully someone else will give their thoughts

Interesting. In that case could it possibly be saved by making a rim around the bottom to save it, Ike tank he has basic ones you find at petco? Or would it even Be worth the hassle?

 

[Waffen06]

It is less then half the thickness and not near the seam

 

[Waffen06]

Since the piece came off in one can I super glue it back (for aesthetic purposes) because you cant tell when I hold the piece up. Then add extra silicone to the inside seam for piece of mind?

 

[LiamPM]

Since the piece came off in one can I super glue it back (for aesthetic purposes) because you cant tell when I hold the piece up. Then add extra silicone to the inside seam for piece of mind?

Thats exactly what i would do if i was in your shoes

I dont think the chip caused any structural damage, just aesthetics but for piece of mind get the proper silicon necessary and flood the area with it - Lucky its the bottom corner and can be covered.

 

[ca1ore]

No way to know unfortunately. Could last for years …. or fail in days. T'were me, I'd test fill it outside. Gluing the chip back on may help aesthetically, but won't do much structurally. Adding silicone inside will also have no structural benefit.

 

[Jon's Reef]

The newer Red Sea designs have "armored" corners, the black epoxy is applied like a 45 degree on the inside of the tank to protect from overzealous scrapping. You could apply extra epoxy for an OEM look and extra strength:

 

[Katrina71]

I'm so sorry to see that. I would not risk it. I'd sell it as a reptile tank.

 

[ScottR]

The newer Red Sea designs have "armored" corners, the black epoxy is applied like a 45 degree on the inside of the tank to protect from overzealous scrapping. You could apply extra epoxy for an OEM look and extra strength:

Thanks for sharing. I was unaware of this.

 

[jda]

I have done worse and I still use the tank. It is probably fine.

 

[2Wheelsonly]

I think i'd most likely keep it assuming it passes the water test. Instead of super gluing the old piece i'd consider a two part clear epoxy to fill in the chip...anything to help bond to the structure. There isn't any glass missing from the base but if there are hard to find hairline scratches then the pressure from that thinner piece could cause a huge mess.