Tank glass panel bent

[bttay]

Hi,

I have a 4ft x 1.5ft x 2ft glass tank which I have it for more than 10 years. Recently I realized that the front and back glass panels are bent outward. As a result, the 4 eurobracing were detached.

1. Anyone here have the same experience?
2. Should I continue to use this tank?
3. Any kind of repair is possible?

Thanks.

[Interestor]

would advice you to replace a new tank soon.
10 years of usage is enough.

CHeers..

[BFG]

The term you are looking for is bowing, not bent.

[bttay]

would advice you to replace a new tank soon.
10 years of usage is enough.

CHeers..

Thank you both for your helpful replies. But I can't resist to ask: Does that mean that there is a life span for glass tank? and once it bows, I can't do anything but throw it away?

Best regards

[Mystikboy]

Tanks can last indefinitely with the proper care. I think for your case, perhaps it was exposed to heat which caused the panes to expand and bow.
Your tank's condition just means that you cannot use it to contain water, as there is no telling when the water pressure will cause it to give way. You can use it to grow terrestrial plants, or to house other non aquatic animals I suppose. Or storage.

[Interestor]

another point to take note is the silicon for the 4 eurobracing for certain support purpose can gave way, maybe soon the main body silicon life span is also coming to near end too.
i had seen tank front panel gave way before, cause the breeder uses alot of "chemical" treatment, can actually see the silicon properties "loosen" up. lucky no one was near and hurt when the front glass gave way with full load of water and fishes splash to the floor.
as what Mystikboy pointed , proper care of fish equipment is important.

CHeers..

[AQMS]

Bowing is not a good sign.

[freezze]

lower down the water level and time to get a find new tank and do a new scape.