new tank cracked right after fill up

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  1. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    Ouch. Hopefully hardwood flooring. I hope they reimburse you if not more.
     
    DevinH, Mar 22, 2013
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  2. BrianJ

    BrianJ Peppermint Shrimp

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    Really? I thought it was a beautiful looking tank. I ordered it from brs.
     
    BrianJ, Mar 22, 2013
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  3. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    they are beautiful tanks, just poorly constructed
     
    schackmel, Mar 22, 2013
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  4. BrianJ

    BrianJ Peppermint Shrimp

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    Agreed.
     
    BrianJ, Mar 22, 2013
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  5. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    I'm so sorry to hear that :(
     
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  6. reefnJeff

    reefnJeff Pajama Cardinal

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    That's a scary thought, I couldn't imagine getting a huge tank filled up and doing that. I would imagine BRS will set it right.
     
    reefnJeff, Mar 22, 2013
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  7. DSC reef

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    So sorry to hear that man. Like OFK said, don't let this ruin your ideas of this wonderful hobby. Think of it as a chance to do something bigger and better. I'm a tank half full kinda guy. Lol.
     
    DSC reef, Mar 22, 2013
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  8. reefer Bob

    reefer Bob Montipora Digitata

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    Was it sitting a 100% flat? If it was slightly unlevel, it could cause a weak spot. I always level my tanks with plastic shims. Not sure if that would matter so much on smaller tanks. But it's something to think about whenever setting a tank.
     
    reefer Bob, Mar 22, 2013
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  9. rcflyer1388

    rcflyer1388 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    maybe stressed during shipping?
     
    rcflyer1388, Mar 22, 2013
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  10. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    imo, rimless aquariums are just not really ready to hold up to pressure of tanks being filled. Most of them will eventaully fail from what I have seen. Now you do want to make sure the stand is level when you set it up, will definately cause seams to blow if not
     
    schackmel, Mar 22, 2013
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