Should I be worried?

riksworld · 08/04/2017, 04:29 AM

Good morning all,

As some of you are aware I am currently installing and build my new reef tank.

This morning when I got up, I have noticed this in the glass, not sure how it has appeared as I've not been working on it for a few days and we have no kids since they moved out.

It measure 5mm wide by 8ish mm long, the thickness of the glass is around 10mm thick.

There are no sharp edges on the inside or outside, it would also not to appear inside the tank, just on the outside, the silicone also seems intact on the outside and inside.

I don't fancy scrapping the tank after it cost me so much to be built in the first place.

I have attached a picture for your reference.

mcgyvr · 08/04/2017, 04:42 AM

"Usually" chips like that are fine...

vinnyol · 08/04/2017, 04:47 AM

I have one also and this keeps me awake sometimes. I was told it was good

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riksworld · 08/04/2017, 05:19 AM

Thanks guys,

Vinnyol, can I ask how long your tank has been running like that?

Snaredrum · 08/04/2017, 09:15 AM

I had an Oceanic 75 show tank with a chip like that for 12 years and no problem. I will say I did worry about it the whole time.

vinnyol · 08/06/2017, 07:58 PM

It's running for 5 weeks

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vinnyol · 08/06/2017, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riksworld

Thanks guys,

Vinnyol, can I ask how long your tank has been running like that?

5 weeks

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Arnallop3 · 08/07/2017, 04:22 PM

Agreed I think it will be fine as well. I had a 55 run like that for many years no problem. Just look at it periodically to make sure it doesn't run a crack. Should be fine tho

tjnewberry · 08/08/2017, 12:36 AM

I can't help but wonder if a windshield repair kit, like the ones available from a parts store, might help to prevent any cracks from spidering off.

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OllieNZ · 08/08/2017, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tjnewberry

I can't help but wonder if a windshield repair kit, like the ones available from a parts store, might help to prevent any cracks from spidering off.

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Car windscreens are made from laminated glass, this is the only reason they are repairable. A windscreen repair kit would fill the chip (not particularly well) but won't offer any increase in strength. A "shell" type chip is less likely to crack due to the stresses being contained because of the circular shape of the chip.

tjnewberry · 08/08/2017, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by OllieNZ

Car windscreens are made from laminated glass, this is the only reason they are repairable. A windscreen repair kit would fill the chip (not particularly well) but won't offer any increase in strength. A "shell" type chip is less likely to crack due to the stresses being contained because of the circular shape of the chip.

Good point. I didn't even consider the laminate factor.

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squeakymcmurdo · 08/08/2017, 11:15 AM

If it helps you sleep at night, I hit a 20 gallon tank tossing something over my couch, cracked the front of I t and some shards came off. Patched it with a piece of glass from a picture frame, turned that side the back, and ran it like that for over a year with no leaks.

Ah the days of being a poor newlywed. Lol

08/04/2017, 04:42 AM	#2
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	"Usually" chips like that are fine... __________________ Who me?

08/07/2017, 04:22 PM	#8
Arnallop3 Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 55	Agreed I think it will be fine as well. I had a 55 run like that for many years no problem. Just look at it periodically to make sure it doesn't run a crack. Should be fine tho __________________ 55 gallon Mixed Reef tank Trigger Systems Ruby Elite 30 sump Current Tank Info: 55 gallon mixed reef tank

08/04/2017, 04:47 AM	#3
vinnyol Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 15	I have one also and this keeps me awake sometimes. I was told it was good Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

08/04/2017, 05:19 AM	#4
riksworld Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4	Thanks guys, Vinnyol, can I ask how long your tank has been running like that?

08/04/2017, 09:15 AM	#5
Snaredrum Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mitchell, IL. Posts: 55	I had an Oceanic 75 show tank with a chip like that for 12 years and no problem. I will say I did worry about it the whole time.

08/06/2017, 07:58 PM	#6
vinnyol Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 15	It's running for 5 weeks Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

08/08/2017, 12:36 AM	#9
tjnewberry Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 4	I can't help but wonder if a windshield repair kit, like the ones available from a parts store, might help to prevent any cracks from spidering off. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk

08/08/2017, 11:15 AM	#12
squeakymcmurdo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Star Valley, Wyoming Posts: 139	If it helps you sleep at night, I hit a 20 gallon tank tossing something over my couch, cracked the front of I t and some shards came off. Patched it with a piece of glass from a picture frame, turned that side the back, and ran it like that for over a year with no leaks. Ah the days of being a poor newlywed. Lol