Can I use this aquarium??

isawill · 10/04/2010, 10:05 PM

Hello,

I have an old 20Gal AGA tank that has been sitting in the garage for about a year... I pulled it out and was going to use it fr QT on my new setup, but I noticed the plastic trim is cracked at one of the bottom corner and there is also a hairline crack on the top rim on one of the shorter sides...The glass and silicone are fine.

Can I use this tank? Can I somehow fix/reinforce the plastic trim? Or should I throw it away and get a new one??

Thanks

theatrus · 10/04/2010, 10:09 PM

I wouldn't have too many problems with it due to it being only used as a QT tank. I've been running a 20 high with cracked bottom trim for 8 years straight now.

If you're really concerned, I hear PetCo has their dollar a gallon sale again

Jstdv8 · 10/04/2010, 10:59 PM

one of my QT's has a huge crack in the glass itself accross teh entire back. I siliconed it heavily, let it dry and it holds water

Small tanks don't have alot of water in them to push outward.

crvz · 10/05/2010, 08:46 AM

It's probably fine, but I'd certainly do a test fill on it first. At worst, you should be able to find another tank that size for under $30.

Smerdikov · 10/05/2010, 03:15 PM

i heard the petco salewas over

Lynnmw1208 · 10/05/2010, 03:53 PM

it's on again but for 10g, 20g long, and 40g breeder tanks

JoeRonda · 10/05/2010, 05:11 PM

Unless you set it up in the basement where there is a drain in the floor I would'nt chance it. Just set it out for the garbage and buy a new one.

isawill · 10/05/2010, 09:05 PM

Thanks all for the replies...
Unfortunately, the nearest Petco is 2 1/2 hrs from me...and that is also the nearest place to buy any kind of aquarium, except for the occasional 10G I see at Wal-Mart, which is still an hour away...

khaosinc · 10/05/2010, 09:07 PM

If its just the plastic trim, I'd superglue it and call it good on a small tank. Leak test it for a week or so if you are worried about it, but if it held water for a day or so I'd call it good in my house.

jeff@zina.com · 10/06/2010, 06:59 AM

Trim isn't an issue, use it. I have a 55 with broken trim that's been in use for the last couple years with no problems.

Jeff

Burghboy · 10/06/2010, 08:22 AM

Yeah if the only problem is the trim you should be fine. Although I would still do a fill test for a couple of days to make certain that its only the trim.

10/04/2010, 10:05 PM	#1
isawill Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wyoming Posts: 172	Can I use this aquarium?? Hello, I have an old 20Gal AGA tank that has been sitting in the garage for about a year... I pulled it out and was going to use it fr QT on my new setup, but I noticed the plastic trim is cracked at one of the bottom corner and there is also a hairline crack on the top rim on one of the shorter sides...The glass and silicone are fine. Can I use this tank? Can I somehow fix/reinforce the plastic trim? Or should I throw it away and get a new one?? Thanks

10/04/2010, 10:09 PM	#2
theatrus 100-mile-commuter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: almost nevada Posts: 4,721	I wouldn't have too many problems with it due to it being only used as a QT tank. I've been running a 20 high with cracked bottom trim for 8 years straight now. If you're really concerned, I hear PetCo has their dollar a gallon sale again __________________ Custom electronics purveyor. blueAcro.com Current Tank Info: 90g SPS+mixed reef (10 yrs): LEDBrick LEDs, 40g custom sump, Ca reactor, chiller, Vortech, lots of custom electronics

10/05/2010, 08:46 AM	#4
crvz Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: houstonia Posts: 7,989	It's probably fine, but I'd certainly do a test fill on it first. At worst, you should be able to find another tank that size for under $30. __________________ -Chris- You don't win friends with salad. "Look! They're trying to learn for free!" ... "Use your phony guns as clubs!" Current Tank Info: rectangluar? wet?

10/05/2010, 03:53 PM	#6
Lynnmw1208 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 3,306	it's on again but for 10g, 20g long, and 40g breeder tanks __________________ equipment: Eshopps psk-200 skimmer, Mag 12 pump, 30gal sump, 2x 300w Finnex heaters, glass-holes 1500gph overflow kit with 3/4" return kits, 72" 8x36w t-5 AquaticLife light, 66lbs of LR, 150lbs of tropic eden reeflakes, 2 Koralia Evo 1400, JBJ ATO, BRS dual GFO/carbon reactors, Hydor smartwave Current Tank Info: 125gallon

10/05/2010, 09:07 PM	#9
khaosinc The cyborg reefer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NW Washington state Posts: 2,345	If its just the plastic trim, I'd superglue it and call it good on a small tank. Leak test it for a week or so if you are worried about it, but if it held water for a day or so I'd call it good in my house. __________________ Disclaimer: I have not yet figured out how to install a breathalizer on my computer. Current Tank Info: It's all torn down... someday I might rebuild.

10/04/2010, 10:59 PM	#3
Jstdv8 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 1,420	one of my QT's has a huge crack in the glass itself accross teh entire back. I siliconed it heavily, let it dry and it holds water Small tanks don't have alot of water in them to push outward.

10/05/2010, 03:15 PM	#5
Smerdikov Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 50	i heard the petco salewas over

10/05/2010, 05:11 PM	#7
JoeRonda Made in the U.S.A. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington,PA Posts: 694	Unless you set it up in the basement where there is a drain in the floor I would'nt chance it. Just set it out for the garbage and buy a new one.

10/05/2010, 09:05 PM	#8
isawill Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Wyoming Posts: 172	Thanks all for the replies... Unfortunately, the nearest Petco is 2 1/2 hrs from me...and that is also the nearest place to buy any kind of aquarium, except for the occasional 10G I see at Wal-Mart, which is still an hour away...

10/06/2010, 06:59 AM	#10
jeff@zina.com Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 3,345	Trim isn't an issue, use it. I have a 55 with broken trim that's been in use for the last couple years with no problems. Jeff

10/06/2010, 08:22 AM	#11
Burghboy Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 23	Yeah if the only problem is the trim you should be fine. Although I would still do a fill test for a couple of days to make certain that its only the trim.

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