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Old 10-21-2008, 01:01 AM
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Hello,

I have been offered a tank for free ! but it has a chip on the inside corner . It's the size of a dime roughly. Should I clean it and apply aquarium sealant? or would this be considered a weak area which may crack?

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did it have water in the tank already?
If it hasn't how long has the tank been out of water?
If it has been filled with water. then i wouldnt worry about it.
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what size tank?
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It's a 33 gallon, it hasn't been used for about 6 months.
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It's a 33 gallon, it hasn't been used for about 6 months.
You should be fine..
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you can always fillit up and try it for a few days...
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you can always fillit up and try it for a few days...
Just fill it up in the bathtub and wait!
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Thanks for the tips, i thought about just leaving it in the tub for a couple days but was more concerned about holding water for longer period.
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It's just a 33g - my advice, buy a new one. Why risk 33g on the floor over >50$?
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Wouldn't hurt to clean it, and fill with silicone.. just to help reinforce it.. then test in the bathtub.
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