Oh noooo! How bad is is it?

[ReefMasta]

So just got this tank today and bam!!!

gonna water test it. Anyone think its done for?

 

[blaxsun]

It's toast. Myself, there's no way in Hell that I'd feel safe filling it with water. Even if it holds (for now), I'd worry about long-term viability.

 

[Garf]

Yep, knackered. I would never be able to sleep well.

 

[ReefMasta]

 

[ReefMasta]

Ya its a 155 bow. Can’t even use the stand and hood unless I find another…

 

[Garf]

I had the end fall out of a 180 gallon once, worst reefin few days I had.

 

[zpete3323]

Personally I did it to my tank a few months back getting it set up. I still run it with no issues but I have it in the basement where water damage isn't an issue just in case!

Took a good chunk out of the glass. Filled with silicone and called it a day

 

[Gregg @ ADP]

Just slap some Flex Seal on it…either before or after the seam blows out

 

[ReefMasta]

It’s getting there

 

[vetteguy53081]

So just got this tank today and bam!!!

gonna water test it. Anyone think its done for?

Appears as surface crack but would not trust under pressure BUT I do know of a couple persons who had similar and took the tank to an auto glass specialist who pressure sealed (similar to impact chip on a windshield) and was able to strengthen it. Realize its a risk you take

 

[Rp8]

I know it’s a real pain, but that’s in a bad spot. Fill it and let it set for a few days. See what happens

 

[Garf]

Personally I did it to my tank a few months back getting it set up. I still run it with no issues but I have it in the basement where water damage isn't an issue just in case!

Took a good chunk out of the glass. Filled with silicone and called it a day

Looks like yours is on the outside, your’e lucky.

 

[StatelineReefer]

It is all the bad ever. On the bright side, it'll make a fantastic terrarium. I'd never put water in it again though.

 

[ReefMasta]

It’s full and not leaking so we’ll see where things are tomorrow. That water is from the overflows.

 

[mtraylor]

Sorry to hear about your tank. Such a shame. I used to have a 180 bow front many years ago. Its a great tank. Didn't know they still sold them. I had to have one of mine replaced due a seam coming apart in that same area. I would not risk it. Even if it holds water over night.....that means nothing. Good luck in your decission and hope it goes well for you as its a beautiful tank.

 

[ReefMasta]

Still holding good and bought some tank bond 3000psi, to put on that area just in case.