Slate Hit Back Of Tank

[Boromir]

Right I was rearranging some stuff in the tank to do a rescape and decided to take out a big bit of slate the style that goes on top house roofs. Anyway I was draining it of over the tank when suddenly half of it broke off and dropped into the tank hitting the back. Now I cant see if its cracked the glass or something as I have a background wallpaper on it, I have though felt with my finger and it feels like it has chipped it.
 
Its a big tank so moving it will be hard unless I empty it. Its 10mm thick glass btw and no sign of leaks. What should I do is it ok do you think or should I empty most of the water and try and move it to see?
 
Thanks

 

[Sophie]

Can you not take the backing off and try and look that way? Have you an adequate temporary home for the fish? I do hope it's ok! Like a worst fear coming to light.

 

[Boromir]

phew looks like god is on my and my fishes side, I decided to do a 80/90% water change I know harsh but it was the only way I could move the tank to see the back. And its just a little chip hoping this is not a problem.

 

[laurac94]

Maybe you should put a thin layer of silicone over it just to protect it against the pressure of the water..
Glad it isn't cracked tho ;-)

 

[Wills]

Even if it is just a chip there is a high chance that it will crack at some point. Tanks are under an immense amount of pressure constantly and any weak points will cause issues.
 
If it were me I would be ordering a new tank ASAP!
 
Wills

 

[Sophie]

Even if it is just a chip there is a high chance that it will crack at some point. Tanks are under an immense amount of pressure constantly and any weak points will cause issues.
 
If it were me I would be ordering a new tank ASAP!
 
Wills

 
Agreed with this. Even moving the tank will probably weaken the point but without seeing the damage I guess we can't judge as well as you can looking at it.

 

[fm1978]

Oh dear, that sounds horrendous! I'd bet you'll never be confident about that tank ever again.

Left field suggestion but would a glass repair company (Autoglass) be able to repair it???

 

[Sophie]

Oh dear, that sounds horrendous! I'd bet you'll never be confident about that tank ever again.

Left field suggestion but would a glass repair company (Autoglass) be able to repair it???

 
Autoglass repair - Autoglass replace!

 

[fm1978]

Oh dear, that sounds horrendous! I'd bet you'll never be confident about that tank ever again.
Left field suggestion but would a glass repair company (Autoglass) be able to repair it???

 
Autoglass repair - Autoglass replace!

Haha, exactly! With a jingle like that, how could it go wrong?!