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 mestrongbeast


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Post Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:30 pm GMT   Reply      

I recently upgraded to a 55 gal tank that I picked up used. After filling I noticed a small hairline in the front glass. Doesn't seem to be traveling . Should I be overly concerned with this? Is there something I can do to stop it from traveling. I don't have any expensive fish but it would still suck to have this break especialy if one of the kids were to be in front of if it were to go. Any advice would be greatly appreciated



 bichiraddict


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Post Wed Sep 19, 2007 1:44 pm GMT   Reply      

Would empty the tank get at least a 6" piece of glass and silicone the glass over the crack and should be fine.



 Peterkarig


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Post Tue Oct 23, 2007 11:39 pm GMT   Reply      

Like the other guy said, take a 6 inch square peice of glass, silicone the entire surface, and glue together. Maybe find out how people keep car windshields from spreading too. Clean the surfaces with soap n water, rinse well, dry. Cracks are not good, so do it right.



 starbetta


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Post Wed Dec 12, 2007 8:59 pm GMT   Reply      

You're not the only one. I visited a couple mom & pop's stores that had a few tank's with small crack's in them.



 evelynmarch26


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Post Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:14 pm GMT   Reply      

clean it very well just with hot water NO SOAP, any soap in your water left will kill your fish, other then that i agree witht he others



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 Sig229


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Post Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:58 pm GMT   Reply      

This may sound REALLY dumb but are you sure it's actually cracked? Get a razor blade and hit it once. Make sure it's not just some silicone. I had purchased a brand new bow front that upon getting home I was convinced it was cracked. I even took it back to the store. It took 3 of us running our finger nails over it saying yup it's cracked, until somebody crabbed a razor and picked the crap off the tank. The black silicone sealant is especially convincing.

Bill


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