Chipped tank

[Lps_lover12]

Was just moving my tank and accidentally chipped it. Is it still good or too risky to use?

 

[Cell]

If the seal isn't affected, I think you are ok.

 

[RedReefer]

If it was mine, I'd be a liitle scared, since the chip is on the bottom corner.

 

[Lps_lover12]

If it was mine, I'd be a liitle scared, since the chip is on the bottom corner.

Same here

 

[ConnorDaReefa]

Same here

Yikes. I think it will be okay as well. Hope every goes ok.

 

[SpyC]

Same here

Then that is the answer. It could last another 10 years or fail in 10 minutes. With the location and my desire to sleep at night, I also would not risk it.

 

[Lps_lover12]

Yikes. I think it will be okay as well. Hope every goes ok.

Thank you, will keep this thread updated

 

[Cell]

The main thing is making sure none of the cracks go all the way through. Not sure we would ever be able to tell in a picture, you have to inspect it closely in person.

 

[Tim'sReef]

I had a way bigger chip closer to the seal. It worked for almost 2 years without problems until I sold it. However that was the sump so lower pressure to deal with. I used 2 part epoxy to fill everything in so the chip is less prone to more damage.

 

[Lps_lover12]

The main thing is making sure none of the cracks go all the way through. Not sure we would ever be able to tell in a picture, you have to inspect it closely in person.

I guess if it’s going to crack it will do it as soon as I fill it up not a week later correct?

 

[Lps_lover12]

I had a way bigger chip closer to the seal. It worked for almost 2 years without problems until I sold it. However that was the sump so lower pressure to deal with. I used 2 part epoxy to fill everything in so the chip is less prone to more damage.

Good to hear, how big was the sump? This tank is 73G

 

[Cell]

I guess if it’s going to crack it will do it as soon as I fill it up not a week later correct?

Not so sure about that.

 

[littlefoxx]

I think it would be okay, it doesnt appear to have any spider web like cracks coming from it. I would attempt it if it were my tank and keep an eye but if your gut says no then listen to your gut feeling. Gut feelings are always right

 

[WhatCouldGoWrong71]

I know what I would do, but I don’t want to influence you one way or the other. But I always have enough totes and brutes and water made to ensure when it goes south, at least I have some items near by to help aid the pain.

 

[shwareefer]

Was just moving my tank and accidentally chipped it. Is it still good or too risky to use?

It's fine IMO. Fill the chip with a blob of clear silicone to restore any lost integrity (real or imaginary). Works for windshields.