Purchased cracked tank, now what?

[jw1977]

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.

 

[acrylic51]

Any pics of the suspected crack?

 

[bang guy]

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

 

[acrylic51]

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.

 

[jw1977]

Here's a pic.
 

 

[2quills]

Kind of hard to see.
 
Is this the crack...
 

 

 

[ppanthrah75]

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

 

[jw1977]

Yes, that is the crack.

 

[2quills]

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.

 

[acrylic51]

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?

 

[acrylic51]

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

 

[bmkj02]

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