I picked up this tank from Reef Raft's retail store that's closing. Somewhere during transport the tank was chipped in the lower left corner of the front panel. When this happened I immediately thought the tank was out of commission, however after speaking with a few members on Nano-Reef (the other forum I'm part of) and CAD Lights directly, the general consensus is that the tank is fine to function.
I will be repairing the chip with JB Weld which should provide some additional support as well as make it look better, however after speaking with CAD Lights (who also agreed that the tank is fine to function with the chip) they've offered me a few alternatives (add lower eurobrace to the bottom for additional support or a completely new tank at a reduced cost due to the situation).
I haven't had a glass tank in a long time and this was always one of my fears. I'd really like to take CAD Lights up on their offer for a complete replacement but wouldn't be able to do that unless I was able to sell this tank.
Anyone out there not concerned about a chip like this or who is handy with glass that can replace the front panel or add the eurobrace on their own interested in buying the tank alone?
I've filled the tank completely to leak test and see if the chipped area failed and there were no issues. Here is a link to the Nano-Reef Thread where I've been discussing with other members and CAD Lights.
Some info about the tank:
The Tank - there is a small amount of scratching at the lower right of the tank but not really noticeable (I can try and get a better picture if you want).
http://i.imgur.com/iHCSMyK.jpg?1
The chipped area before repair (I have not completed the repair yet and can leave it for you to do if you want):
http://i.imgur.com/cKsIfFs.jpg
$250.00, OBO local pickup in Yorba Linda. Open to offers but honestly I will be setting this tank up once the repair is complete if it doesn't sell so no super lowball offers please.
PM with any questions or feel free to shoot me a text. 562.652.8202.
I will be repairing the chip with JB Weld which should provide some additional support as well as make it look better, however after speaking with CAD Lights (who also agreed that the tank is fine to function with the chip) they've offered me a few alternatives (add lower eurobrace to the bottom for additional support or a completely new tank at a reduced cost due to the situation).
I haven't had a glass tank in a long time and this was always one of my fears. I'd really like to take CAD Lights up on their offer for a complete replacement but wouldn't be able to do that unless I was able to sell this tank.
Anyone out there not concerned about a chip like this or who is handy with glass that can replace the front panel or add the eurobrace on their own interested in buying the tank alone?
I've filled the tank completely to leak test and see if the chipped area failed and there were no issues. Here is a link to the Nano-Reef Thread where I've been discussing with other members and CAD Lights.
Some info about the tank:
- Dims: 36x24x18
- Low Iron Glass
- 1.5" Durso Overflow (Might be 1.25" but pretty sure it's 1.5", I will confirm when I get home)
- 1" Return
- Schedule 80 plumbing
- Has braided tubing for both overflow and return
- I've done some initial cleaning and leak testing (this thing was dirty when I picked it up)
The Tank - there is a small amount of scratching at the lower right of the tank but not really noticeable (I can try and get a better picture if you want).
http://i.imgur.com/iHCSMyK.jpg?1
The chipped area before repair (I have not completed the repair yet and can leave it for you to do if you want):
http://i.imgur.com/cKsIfFs.jpg
$250.00, OBO local pickup in Yorba Linda. Open to offers but honestly I will be setting this tank up once the repair is complete if it doesn't sell so no super lowball offers please.
PM with any questions or feel free to shoot me a text. 562.652.8202.
After the JB weld set up a little I wipe the excess off. It's not perfect but I think it came out pretty well. I'm not sure if I'll even bother trying to make it look much better.
