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Posted: **Sat Nov 03, 2007 5:55 pm**

i got a 55 gal tank given to me and the black trim is cracked and dry rotted is it still safe to put water in that tank or should i get another one?

Posted: **Sat Nov 03, 2007 7:15 pm**

The trim is only used to cover the silicone, and the water line. Make sure you inspect all the silicone seals, and you may want to test it outside first. :wink:

Awesome that someone gave it to you though!!!!

Posted: **Sat Nov 03, 2007 7:30 pm**

thanks,i was taking it outside to put water in it to test it out and found a hair line crack looks like i will have to save up and buy a new one

Posted: **Sat Nov 03, 2007 10:14 pm**

Is it a crack, or a scratch? If it is a crack, you are very wise not to use it. The weight of the water would have made the crack bigger and bigger, until it gave way.

Posted: **Sat Nov 03, 2007 11:20 pm**

its a crack i can rub my fingernail across and feel the crack from the inside of the tank.

Posted: **Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:21 am**

Bummer.

Posted: **Mon Nov 05, 2007 2:01 pm**

Well now you got a tank for somethine else

Just seal up the crack and put something that doesn't require water in it

Posted: **Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:39 pm**

Oh, that sucks.

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its a crack