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, 01-13-2011 at 12:07 AM (3771 Views)
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So after I drained my tank from the bulging ordeal I decided to really go over the tank, Boy was I really disappointed! I noticed little cracks around where the front and side panel met the bracing. I really never noticed them before, But there really hard to see unless there is light shining down on the tank, And when full you cant see them (or at least I didn't) I also assumed that the front and sides (front and sides is 1 piece) of the tank where the same thickness as the bracing on top! Not true its actually only 1/4" And as the concusses from The Reef Tank forums (other forum I frequent) 3/8" is bear minimum!? Im losing faith in this tank some pics. Also I don't know if I caused this by not having the bottom of the tank supported incorrectly

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Updated 01-13-2011 at 01:32 AM by melev

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  1. ghummel's Avatar
    I meant to say by having the bottom supported incorrectly
  2. marks69's Avatar
    i think it's a lizzard tank. that's not thick enough for water.
  3. melev's Avatar
    Well, the bottom has at least one cross brace, if not two. That makes me feel a little better.

    The stress fractures aren't good, and some are pretty big. I hate to say it, but I don't think that is a trustworthy aquarium. In this hobby, it is all about longevity and stability, but that tank is really a ticking time bomb.
  4. Alaska_Phil's Avatar
    I agree with Mark69, I think what you have is a reptile cage, not an aquarium. I work with acrylic on aircraft windows and such, once a crack like that starts it'll keep going. The only way to stop it is to drill a hole at the end of the crack to distribute the stresses. In a really bad case you can lace it together with stainless safty wire. Obviously those techniques won't work with an aquarium.
  5. Robb in Austin's Avatar
    Sorry to hear of your troubles.

    +2 to Marc's thoughts.

    Time to get that Starfire tank moving from planning to purchasing! Maybe a size increase is warranted as well!?
  6. ghummel's Avatar
    Quote Originally Posted by marks69
    i think it's a lizzard tank. that's not thick enough for water.
    Well the guy I got it from had it setup as an aquarium I had to remove a bunch of coralline from the back panel and the overflow. I think it will be turned into a doggie bath tub it will probably turn out great!