Would you use this sump

[fishkeeprian]

Hi I picked up this sump cheap but it is damaged on both corners It looks like extra silicone has been added to the corners would you use it or bin it?https://www.dropbox.com/s/kx3c4yxemp1hvvx/20170318_190140.jpg?dl=0

[vhuang168]

I'm assuming this is a bottom corner?

Looks too big to trust.


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[GimpyFin]

I'd chuck it. Silicone won't do anything as the structual strength of the glass has been weakened. I had a small qt tank with a way smaller nick out of the corner than you have and it ended up splitting the entire pane starting where that chip was about a year later. Lucky I was home when it happened.

[ZachsZoo]

If you live in a warmer climate and don't mind risking getting your backyard a little wet, I would say leak test it outside for a week. Also, if the tank is acrylic, the glob of silicone will not last very long. The bond of silicone to acrylic is not very good.

[JUNBUG361]

I'm assuming this is a bottom corner?

Looks too big to trust.


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Agree

[JUNBUG361]

I'd chuck it. Silicone won't do anything as the structual strength of the glass has been weakened. I had a small qt tank with a way smaller nick out of the corner than you have and it ended up splitting the entire pane starting where that chip was about a year later. Lucky I was home when it happened.

Agree

[Mashaw]

Cut out all the silicone, cut a few new strips and glue them back into place in the section of the chip, and it will be fine

[heathlindner25]

Hell no, cherish my sleep to much.

[billdogg]

Hell no, cherish my sleep to much.

x 1000

Petco $1/g sale makes even thinking about using it difficult for me.

And, in addition to my sleep, I cherish my happy relationship with my wife way too much to chance that one.

[fishkeeprian]

Hi thanks all gone to the tip.