50 gallon tank.
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:46 pmi have a 50 gallon tank but it has a big crack down one side is it safe for a turtle. if i put silicone on the crack will that help? how can i make it turtle safe or fix it.
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Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:46 pmPosted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 2:59 pmI dont think its about making it turtle safe. I think its about making it House safe. It could totally leak all over the place. HUGE mess.
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 3:08 pm^ I agree. The only way to make the tank safe again is to take out the broken panel of glass and replace it. Otherwise, it'll make a good tank for a non-aquatic critter 
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 4:03 pmAnd with how cheap a standard 55gal can be, it's not worth the time and money to replace the broken panel.
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:15 pmSilicone isn't strong enough to keep the crack from opening under water pressure.
The other comments you've gotten are right. For what you'd have to spend on a new pane of glass you could probably get a good used 55g or a new one.
The other comments you've gotten are right. For what you'd have to spend on a new pane of glass you could probably get a good used 55g or a new one.
Posted: Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:31 pmI wouldn't bother to fix it. Either get a new tank (or used one from one from craigslist, etc.) or consider a stock tank.
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:56 pmok thanks. iv had the tank soo long i guess ill try to sell it on craigslist and buy a new tank