Tamitha Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 I picked up a 75g used tank with stand. The stand has a trim piece that covers the plastic tank trim so I didn't realize the plastic trim on the bottom of the tank is cracked in three places until it was moved to its new location. The tank holds water fine and looks pretty new. Do I need to worry about the broken trim? The braces are not broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBOzzie59 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 I have a 55 with broken bottom trim and it's not been a problem. However, proceed as you see fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biotope Biologist Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 On glass aquariums plastic trim is more aesthetic than structural. If no one can see the cracks I wouldn't worry about it. As glass holds structure much better than acrylic. If you do decide to fix it either black silicone or JB plastic weld black used on car bumpers works incredibly well and you don't even have to paint after usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamitha Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 Thank you both for chiming in. I thought it would be okay but I had a 55 with a broken center brace that started to bow really badly with the sides pulling away. This one is different because it's the bottom trim piece and the center brace is fine with no evidence of bowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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