Chip in aquarium glass
 

I discovered this chip in the glass this morning is the tank no good anymore?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...bfd11a4f36.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...b87243cd3f.jpg[/QUOTE]



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Youll be fine. Ive had a chip like that in my tank for a lone time.

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Doesn’t look that bad

thanks! For the replies! Just wanted to make surehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...41b18c9f54.jpg


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Going to try to fill in the chip with windshield repair epoxy just for peice of mind


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When I was researching a chip, that was called a 'clamshell chip' which was deemed to be 'mostly okay' by experts because its not going to keep splitting/fragmenting down the tank.


But the majority of people said screw that not risking the tank. Its your call. I've got one in my 75 gallon that has not leaked before I had it, or since I got it.

Chip in aquarium glass
 

Do you think windshield repair epoxy will fix it?



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I've no idea. In terms of structural integrity, not really. In terms of cosmetic, probably? If I was worried enough to try a home fix on mine, I wouldn't trust it. I just left it alone.

Ya I picked up this. This stuff is really strong so if there is any structural issue which I hope not the is should bind to ithttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...fc57b7e5c6.jpg


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I'd be more concerned with who whacked the tank and with what.

Filling that little thing won't do anything but use up some glue.

Ur wasting ur time trying to fill n or repair that... better to just leave it b. I’ve seen a lot worse chips on tanks and they hold up just fine. Windshield repair is jus an attempt to stop cracks from further spreading. Does nothing for strength/integrity.

Heres some better picshttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...42d0b07725.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...91d71d3fe7.jpg


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This would be the side. The circled part is the tiny chip

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Wouldn't worry about it. My friend has a 180g with a much more defined chip in the edge of the glass like that. Some people will tell you why take the risk and just replace it. Really up to you...but again I probably wouldn't break down my tank for something like that.

Thanks just figured I would get advice before I decide. It would really suck to have to replace the tank


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What is the circle next to the chip?

dont looks that deep, you are fine.

I assume its a smaller chip


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I would fill it with 2 part clear epoxy or a windshield repair kit. It may not be necessary but it will not hurt and it will smooth out the roughness of the edge chip.

I tried epoxy but it just came off I am going to try windshield repair epoxy


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Every any luck fixing it, did you have any issues with the tank....

I have a chip in mine but from what I have found out, it cannot be repaired, I attached a photohttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...3fbb9ef946.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...a3c6c9ecaa.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...fe1e67c12f.jpg

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As a past windshield technician (repair and replace glass in cars) I will say this. Glass is fairly stable until it is compromised. Once the initial stability of the glass (a clean edge) is compromised it is almost impossible to say for sure what will happen. It may crack upon impact, it may crack a week down the road, it may be fine until just the right pressure is applied then crack or maybe be fine for a length of time. People who chime in and say “I have a crack like that and it is fine” can’t say yours will or won’t be the same outcome. Glass is funny and can fail at anytime. I’m just saying you are taking a risk of some level and done be surprised some day if you wake up and walk through a wet floor. I hope not but it may happen.

Thats a crack not a chip....that would give me nightmares...

Well said, I am not going to use the tank anyway. Some recommended buying a new glass panel, take tank apart and rebuild but I think it isn't worth it.

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