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Purchased cracked tank, now what?

post #1 of 12
9/20/10 at 6:41pm
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So I purchased a used 90g tank from someone.  I didn't realize that he drilled the tank himself.  Now that i've inspected it, around where he's drilled the tank looks somewhat cracked.  Obviously, I'm really upset by this.  Is there anything you can do to fix this or do I just have to pony up for a new tank.

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post #2 of 12
9/20/10 at 9:45pm

Any pics of the suspected crack?

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post #3 of 12
9/21/10 at 5:32am

I would never used a tank with a crack, it's just too risky.

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post #4 of 12
9/21/10 at 7:50am
Where is the supposed crack at? Is it sorta a chip around where the old owner drilled it? I do agree if it's actually cracked I wouldn't use it, I'm just suspect as to where the crack is and what it looks like.
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post #5 of 12
9/21/10 at 7:15pm
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Here's a pic.

 

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post #6 of 12
9/21/10 at 7:42pm

Kind of hard to see.

 

Is this the crack...

 

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post #7 of 12
9/21/10 at 7:49pm

just my thought i would consider new tank  the carck will probably get worse cause of the preasure from the hose. good luck.

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post #8 of 12
9/21/10 at 8:27pm
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Yes, that is the crack.

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post #9 of 12
9/21/10 at 8:39pm

Yeah I wouldn't use it, myself.  Personally I'd try to sell it and advertise it for sale as a reptile tank to try and recoupe some of my losses and get another tank.

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post #10 of 12
9/21/10 at 9:17pm

Honestly there wouldn't be any pressure from the hose; or shouldn't be if done correctly....How deep is the crack?  Kinda hard to tell from the pic, but if it was chipped, I wouldn't have any issues using it.  Does the bulkhead cover the crack?

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post #11 of 12
9/21/10 at 9:19pm

Is the crack on the wet side?  Meaning water side where the rubber Oring is?

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post #12 of 12
9/23/10 at 1:44pm

Dont use it. It will cause you problem later on once the tank is set up.

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