Dinked/scratched glass and safety

[wufishy]

Hi guys,

I was scaping a new 60p aquarium and I accidentally hit the long side of the tank with a piece of rock (I classify it as a hit bc it made a sound). What resulted was two pinhole sized superficial scratch that I can barely see (barely captured on the camera) but I can definitely feel. I don’t mind the look that much but I’m wondering if it’ll compromise the structural integrity of the glass.

If it’s fine I’d rather not replace it because the logistic of getting a fish tank to where I live is rather annoying and this is a particularly high end opti-white model, it’s made like a UNS aquarium with 45 degree joins . But if it’s screwed then I’ll take the hassle over netting fish and glass all over the floor (also maybe upgrading to an ADA?).

Thanks for the help!

 

[seedoubleyou]

Completely fine mate, these things unfortunately happen and in your case, not overly severe.

 

[wufishy]

Completely fine mate, these things unfortunately happen and in your case, not overly severe.

Thats some good news. Cheers!

I tend to eventually scratch things when cleaning anyways but I never made a scratch by impact. Reassuring to know that it won’t cause the aquarium to explode.

Thanks!

 

[rajlutchmiah]

Hi Guys,

I have an AQuael 60 Litre Hexagon Aquarium.
One of the glass panel is broken and wondering whether I can just buy the panel separately and fit it instead of getting a new aquarium

 

[Imran #786]

I'm sure it can b Replaced instead of forking out for a new tank.
Or maybe this is your opportunity to invest in a better tank