Cracked Tank - Outside

enlighten · Dec 25, 2023

Just got this tank from a local who needed to rehome it. Was fine on the take down and they delivered it. Was late when I tucked it in the garage for a few days. Well i took down my other tank and got this one all ready to go.

On inspection, the bottom corner in the front got chipped. Thinking it happened in transport. Is this fixable? I have silicone on hand. All my coral and fish are in buckets waiting to go in. Is this done for?

AydenLincoln · Dec 25, 2023

I personally wouldn’t risk it especially on a rimmless tank that crack looks deep and really close to the silicone.

littlefoxx · Dec 25, 2023

enlighten said:
Just got this tank from a local who needed to rehome it. Was fine on the take down and they delivered it. Was late when I tucked it in the garage for a few days. Well i took down my other tank and got this one all ready to go.

On inspection, the bottom corner in the front got chipped. Thinking it happened in transport. Is this fixable? I have silicone on hand. All my coral and fish are in buckets waiting to go in. Is this done for?

That looks sketch to be honest. Being cracked like that could damage the i tergity of that whole seam. If it were. Small chip maybe but that much gone on a bottom corner thats load bearing and holds the tank together would make me not want to risk that at all

Tavero · Dec 25, 2023

enlighten said:
Just got this tank from a local who needed to rehome it. Was fine on the take down and they delivered it. Was late when I tucked it in the garage for a few days. Well i took down my other tank and got this one all ready to go.

On inspection, the bottom corner in the front got chipped. Thinking it happened in transport. Is this fixable? I have silicone on hand. All my coral and fish are in buckets waiting to go in. Is this done for?

How large? I have a similar chip on a 23g tank. Happend when I tilted the tank during cleaning. Especially annoying because the tank was only 6 months old at that time. I removed the glass chippings and filled the cavity with silicone. Just for cosmetic reasons though. The tank was still watertight after removing the chippings. Works for now.

vetteguy53081 · Dec 25, 2023

enlighten said:
Just got this tank from a local who needed to rehome it. Was fine on the take down and they delivered it. Was late when I tucked it in the garage for a few days. Well i took down my other tank and got this one all ready to go.

On inspection, the bottom corner in the front got chipped. Thinking it happened in transport. Is this fixable? I have silicone on hand. All my coral and fish are in buckets waiting to go in. Is this done for?

Having repaired Many tanks, this looks like one that will continue to weaken and split into the seam unfortunately

enlighten · Dec 25, 2023

Tavero said:
How large? I have a similar chip on a 23g tank. Happend when I tilted the tank during cleaning. Especially annoying because the tank was only 6 months old at that time. I removed the glass chippings and filled the cavity with silicone. Just for cosmetic reasons though. The tank was still watertight after removing the chippings. Works for now.

Its a 40 gallon tank, just built a new stand for it too.

enlighten · Dec 25, 2023

vetteguy53081 said:
Having repaired Many tanks, this looks like one that will continue to weaken and split into the seam unfortunately

Do you think it will keep long enough until I can find a replacement? I have some silicone I can squirt in there. Not sure it will help.

vetteguy53081 · Dec 25, 2023

enlighten said:
Do you think it will keep long enough until I can find a replacement? I have some silicone I can squirt in there. Not sure it will help.

silicone is a sealant, not a strengthener. My trust would be in a rubbermaid like tub

gbroadbridge · Dec 25, 2023

enlighten said:
Just got this tank from a local who needed to rehome it. Was fine on the take down and they delivered it. Was late when I tucked it in the garage for a few days. Well i took down my other tank and got this one all ready to go.

On inspection, the bottom corner in the front got chipped. Thinking it happened in transport. Is this fixable? I have silicone on hand. All my coral and fish are in buckets waiting to go in. Is this done for?

Sorry buddy,. I would not trust that tank.

I think it will spread and end up as disaster :

enlighten · Dec 25, 2023

Ill put the rock in a brute can and coral/fish in a 10 gal for the time being I suppose

enlighten · Dec 26, 2023

Anyone know a similar tank that is 24 x 20 inches? I am looking for new Nuvo tanks and they only sell them with the stand. There is one local, but it is way over price.

enlighten · Dec 26, 2023

I found a tank by Liquid Art but only sells with the stand. The Fiji Cube 32 looks like a solid option.

So I found the original post of this for sale and it always had the crack... so like it was running for years with this crack. I am not going to run it... my partner wont let me since we rent, but I am tempted.

From Seller:

From today, look at the stand I spent all night building!

TangerineSpeedo · Dec 26, 2023

The Red Sea 170 is that size. They do make a AIO version

enlighten · Dec 26, 2023

TangerineSpeedo said:
The Red Sea 170 is that size. They do make a AIO version

It is just slightly wider than my stand. So it will not work, but after some more research, I may just consider a Fiji cube AIO or EXT model and use the 10 gal modified as the sump.

VintageReefer · Dec 26, 2023

Waterbox 35.2? Appears to be correct dimension

TangerineSpeedo · Dec 26, 2023

enlighten said:
It is just slightly wider than my stand. So it will not work, but after some more research, I may just consider a Fiji cube AIO or EXT model and use the 10 gal modified as the sump.

The RS170 width should be the same as your IM. 23.6" I have a IM40 sitting on top of a 170 stand right now. (See my build thread) the dims on BRS are wrong. You probably can find a used one for cheap.

enlighten · Dec 26, 2023

VintageReefer said:
Waterbox 35.2? Appears to be correct dimension

Yes that would work too! I would need to find one without a stand. GTK, thank you!

I am kinda falling for the EXT overflows and want to do a sump. It would be a real upgrade from the AIO. I have quite a bit of equipment to sell, I can probably save up for something really nice.

enlighten · Dec 26, 2023

TangerineSpeedo said:
The RS170 width should be the same as your IM. 23.6" I have a IM40 sitting on top of a 170 stand right now. (See my build thread) the dims on BRS are wrong. You probably can find a used one for cheap.

Will keep my eye out for one, I always wanted a Red Sea tbh but lately the press isnt looking so good. Why do you suspect so many broken seal stories?

SliceGolfer · Dec 26, 2023

A couple options that get you to the measurements listed:

45 Gallon Starfire Tank With Center Overflow 24x20x20'' 10mm

www.scaquariums.com

REF#: FT119 - Rimless 3/4

6 Sizes Available: All tanks are 3/4" Thick Rimless with black back 20"x20"x12" - 20 Gal (1" Bulkhead Drain with a 3/4" Bulkhead return) 24"x24"x12" - 30 Gal (1" Bulkhead Drain with a 3/4" Bulkhead return) 30"x30"x12" - 45 Gal (1.5" Bulkhead Drain with a 3/4" Bulkhead return) 32"x32"x12" - 53...

advancedacrylics.com

Good luck in your search!

DonTavo27 · Dec 26, 2023

SliceGolfer said:
A couple options that get you to the measurements listed:

45 Gallon Starfire Tank With Center Overflow 24x20x20'' 10mm

www.scaquariums.com

REF#: FT119 - Rimless 3/4

6 Sizes Available: All tanks are 3/4" Thick Rimless with black back 20"x20"x12" - 20 Gal (1" Bulkhead Drain with a 3/4" Bulkhead return) 24"x24"x12" - 30 Gal (1" Bulkhead Drain with a 3/4" Bulkhead return) 30"x30"x12" - 45 Gal (1.5" Bulkhead Drain with a 3/4" Bulkhead return) 32"x32"x12" - 53...

advancedacrylics.com

Good luck in your search!

I have the 24 by 24 by 12 AA, it’s a really nice tank, super clear.
To the OP, I just literally gave a IM40 fusion away, if only you lived closer.
IMO the AA is the way to go.