tank scratches

LWHEELER · 07/22/2009, 10:45 PM

i am new to the hobby and am currently shopping for tank, etc. we have come across a tank that sounds like a good deal but it has a couple small scratches on the back inside from moving the rock (the seller tells us). is there any concerns with the scratches? it is a 200 gal tank with thick glass. please advise!

titnguyen · 07/23/2009, 01:02 AM

Most likely you would not be able to see the scratches once the tank is filled with water. However, you may see the scratch one the algea appeared. If it is a good deal, 15% less than selling price, I go for it.

Good luck and enjoy the hobby!

cakemanPA · 07/23/2009, 05:06 AM

If the scratches are on the back side, I would not worry about it. Especially if it is a good deal. Don't buy it with the idea of removing the scratches.

briangg57 · 07/23/2009, 06:47 AM

alot of people, including me, paint the outside,back of the tank either black, or dark blue. Especially if it is going against a wall. It adds the illusion of depth to the tank. I painted mine dark blue and it looks great and would help hide the scratch.

snorvich · 07/23/2009, 06:50 AM

Nice Tank!

darkdruid · 07/23/2009, 08:39 AM

Coraline algae is the bondo of the reef world, It filled in all the scratches on the back of my tank. Now you can't tell they were ever there.

LWHEELER · 07/23/2009, 09:31 AM

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS. IT REALLY HELPED TO KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT.

Macimage · 07/23/2009, 06:45 PM

I wouldn't worry about scratches on the back. I wouldn't buy a tank with moderate scratches on the front or sides. I would consider some light ones though, as it does happen....I should know

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titnguyen · 07/24/2009, 08:42 PM

Nice tank, briangg57!

briangg57 · 07/26/2009, 07:15 PM

Thanks for the compliments. This hobby is the best!!!

07/22/2009, 10:45 PM	#1
LWHEELER Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: central florida Posts: 13	tank scratches i am new to the hobby and am currently shopping for tank, etc. we have come across a tank that sounds like a good deal but it has a couple small scratches on the back inside from moving the rock (the seller tells us). is there any concerns with the scratches? it is a 200 gal tank with thick glass. please advise!

07/23/2009, 01:02 AM	#2
titnguyen Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: La Habra, Orange County, CA Posts: 98	Most likely you would not be able to see the scratches once the tank is filled with water. However, you may see the scratch one the algea appeared. If it is a good deal, 15% less than selling price, I go for it. Good luck and enjoy the hobby! __________________ SO LUCKY TO BE A REEFER! Current Tank Info: 100 gallons tank, 100 gallons sump, ASM G3 Skimmer, Dual 250W MH, SPS & LPS

07/23/2009, 06:47 AM	#4
briangg57 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 634	alot of people, including me, paint the outside,back of the tank either black, or dark blue. Especially if it is going against a wall. It adds the illusion of depth to the tank. I painted mine dark blue and it looks great and would help hide the scratch. __________________ Ain't like goin down to the pond, cetching bluegills and tommy cats. Current Tank Info: 75 gal.,20 gal. sump with wet-dry, also run carbon,75 to 100lbs live rock. 3&1/2 inch sand bed, 390 Watts PC. lighting and loving it!!!

07/23/2009, 06:50 AM	#5
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Nice Tank! __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

07/23/2009, 08:39 AM	#6
darkdruid Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 520	Coraline algae is the bondo of the reef world, It filled in all the scratches on the back of my tank. Now you can't tell they were ever there. __________________ Get all the fools on your side and you can be elected to anything. Current Tank Info: 46 gallon bowfront and 35 gallon mixed reefs, several 10 and 20 gallon frag tanks, beginning a 125 build

07/23/2009, 05:06 AM	#3
cakemanPA Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hummelstown, PA Posts: 2,353	If the scratches are on the back side, I would not worry about it. Especially if it is a good deal. Don't buy it with the idea of removing the scratches.

07/23/2009, 09:31 AM	#7
LWHEELER Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: central florida Posts: 13	THANKS FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS. IT REALLY HELPED TO KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT.

07/23/2009, 06:45 PM	#8
Macimage Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Quartz Hill Posts: 4,078	I wouldn't worry about scratches on the back. I wouldn't buy a tank with moderate scratches on the front or sides. I would consider some light ones though, as it does happen....I should know.

07/24/2009, 08:42 PM	#9
titnguyen Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: La Habra, Orange County, CA Posts: 98	Nice tank, briangg57! __________________ SO LUCKY TO BE A REEFER! Current Tank Info: 100 gallons tank, 100 gallons sump, ASM G3 Skimmer, Dual 250W MH, SPS & LPS

07/26/2009, 07:15 PM	#10
briangg57 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 634	Thanks for the compliments. This hobby is the best!!! __________________ Ain't like goin down to the pond, cetching bluegills and tommy cats. Current Tank Info: 75 gal.,20 gal. sump with wet-dry, also run carbon,75 to 100lbs live rock. 3&1/2 inch sand bed, 390 Watts PC. lighting and loving it!!!