Is this tank done for?

[GreatHammerhead]

This tank is a 55 gallon that has been drained for only about 4 months. I have never noticed this bubble before. It had been running for 3 years. I was getting it ready to sell when I noticed it… is it compromised?

 

[LAReefer4Life]

I wouldn't use it, It's a tiring time bomb.

 

[DivingTheWorld]

It's hard to say, but it looks like from the photo that the tank frame is also broken? If so, I wouldn't use it. There are many expensive pieces of equipment and livestock in this hobby and IMO the tank is not one of them. It's just not worth trying to save a buck.

 

[GreatHammerhead]

It's hard to say, but it looks like from the photo that the tank frame is also broken? If so, I wouldn't use it. There are many expensive pieces of equipment and livestock in this hobby and IMO the tank is not one of them. It's just not worth trying to save a buck.

The frame is good, it’s just really dirty lol.

I’ve seen people use tanks for years with bubbles like that. Wondering if it’s structural or cosmetic

 

[coralnutz]

Not sure that I'd call this an emergency post since the tank is empty at the moment. But if your questioning, not worth it IMO. I certainly wouldn't feel comfortable selling to someone else.

 

[GreatHammerhead]

Not sure that I'd call this an emergency post since the tank is empty at the moment. But if your questioning, not worth it IMO. I certainly wouldn't feel comfortable selling to someone else.

Honestly didn’t realize I attached the emergency oops… but thanks. I’m going to reseal it!

 

[Aquavaj]

It can still be used for a reptile tank so just mention that in the listing. You probably won't get the price you're expecting due to that though. But aquariums are a tough sell right now. Struggling to offload 3 tanks myself.

 

[MnFish1]

I think, as long as you disclose the area, there is no reason not to sell it. It's too bad you don't have kind of a history (i.e. was it there for 3 years and you're just noticing it now - or has it appeared over a week).