Cracked Frame on 175 gal bow front aquarium

[Daryll]

I have the opportunity to buy a 175 gal bow front tank but it has several cracks in the plastic frame is this an issue? Thanks for the help in advance.

[Tswifty]

I believe you can order new plastic frames/braces from the manufacturer.

[imchris]

Whatever you do, don't fill it without replacing the plastic trim. I filled a 70gal once with a damaged trim ring. It took a couple months but the seam eventually let go. Fortunately it was only fresh water but it sure did make a mess.