top brace crack

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  1. amj991

    amj991 Astrea Snail

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    Today i noticed that my top plastic brace has a little crack in the corner where the 2 pieces of glass connect. Its really small like less that a 1\4 inch.

    Should i be worried.

    Tank is 120 gallons
     
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  3. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    while you wait for an answer, go epoxy it.
     
  4. grubbsj

    grubbsj Gigas Clam

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    When you expoy it, carefully use a strap type clamp to hold the plastic togther while the epoxy sets up.
     
  5. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    In the top corner? Is it cracked all the way through or just partially?
     
  6. amj991

    amj991 Astrea Snail

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    just partially you can hardly see it.

    I figured since its on the botton the the brace by the glass it should be ok. It it was on top then i would be worried
     
  7. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Epoxy it as stated earlier, and monitor it religiously. If it doesnt seem to grow, you are in the clear. If it is growing, then you have some trouble headed your way.
    I would imagine it will probably be fine.