Crazing

[Caribbean_Shark]

Hey guys, I’m new to the forums so please forgive me if I post something incorrectly. I’ve had my acrylic 135 for over 15 years. I will be upgrading to a 180 in the near future. I am concerned about crazing at the seams? Is it crazing or seam separation? How concerned should I be? Here are some pics of the top left corner and the last pic is of the top right corner.

 

[Tahoe61]

Hi and Welcome to R2R.

Bump for opinions on seams.

 

[Matthew Frost]

I'm not an expert but it looks as though the welds haven't separated. I've seen a lot of acrylic tanks that have similar crazing on flame polished/rounded joints. I don't think its anything to be incredibly concerned about.

 

[Caribbean_Shark]

Thank you very much for your reply!

 

[Dsnakes]

@cromag27 is an acrylic expert. Perhaps he can give some more insight.

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

i am always leary if stress fractures that are in the actual seam itself. this tank would worry me especially if those fractures have gotten larger or more abundant over time.

 

[Caribbean_Shark]

Thanks for the response. The stress fractures have increased over the years. Hoping to have a new set up in a month or so. I just wanted to gauge if that could/would be soon enough.