Scratched Glass

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  1. dtippetts

    dtippetts Astrea Snail

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    Ok was just wondering if there is anyway i can repair scratched glass in my aquarium...the tank was given to me and i didnt even realize it till i turned my lighting hood on..when i did i was like "holy Crap" i dont know what he used to clean it but it is scratched all over the inside. Can i repair this before i start my tank up. PLEASE HELP!!
     
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  2. somethingfishy

    somethingfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Sorry to hear that because as far as I know there is no way to repair. Is there any water in the tank now? If there isn't try putting some in you may not notice the scratchs if they're not deep.
     
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  3. dtippetts

    dtippetts Astrea Snail

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    and no i dont have any water in it yet
     
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  4. somethingfishy

    somethingfishy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I would do a test run with the tank to see if the scratches are visible with water in the tank. It would suck if you put you substrate into the tank and then have to remove it. Good luck.

    How big is this tank? If it is large it may be worth replacing the front glass. If you run your finger nail along the glass and can feel the scatch you will probably be able to see it when filled with water.
     
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  5. Midnight_Madman

    Midnight_Madman Montipora Digitata

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    Be carefull if they are deep. with the pressure of the water it could burst. Thats how you cut glass, by putting a deep scratch in and snapping it!
     
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  6. dtippetts

    dtippetts Astrea Snail

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    none of them are deep there just fine scratches that what looks like from cleaning
     
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