Need some opinions on a hairline crack with pics

snooked321 · Jan 6, 2016

I was drilling the fourth of five holes at the top back panel for a coast 2 coast on a 40 breeder and before I even finished drilling all the way through I felt what seemed to feel like a scratch. I finished the hole and it remained the same. It doesn't go through the glass, just feels like a scratch on one side. It travels up to the corner, about three inches. What do I need to do?

Pepcrylic · Jan 6, 2016

IMO it is toast. Get another tank.

TUSI · Jan 6, 2016

Don't take a chance it's not worth it

NanaReefer · Jan 6, 2016

I third the opinions. Trash it.

human · Jan 6, 2016

Buy a new tank and start over, once you have water in there and pressure from powerheads that crack will grow.

chefjpaul · Jan 7, 2016

Nice terrarium

ReeferEric · Jan 7, 2016

Yeah start over. I think Petco has the $1/g sale going on now.

I have to replace like 2 of them because of stuff I did after drilling. The glass is just too thin, make sure the box or whatever is supported. Very little effort needed to crack them once they are drilled.

HiddenUser · Jan 7, 2016

I wouldn't risk it. Accident waiting to happen.

ReeferBob · Jan 7, 2016

IMO 40Bs are too thin to safely drill. Too thin to use if you do manage to get them drilled without breaking them. I can't sleep at night with just water in a 40B (look how much they deflect when full). My advise is to drill and use drilled at your own peril!