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i jus got a killer deal. or so i think it is, i was walkin by the pet shot(the cheap one that sells bearded dragons) and the lady ask me if i wantedt o buy a 55 gal tank for only 30$!!! so i did but ya it kinda game with some minor problems. #1 it has a crack in the side not sure if that renders it useless but if not tell me if theres anything i can do to fix that.#2 and it didnt come with an aqua top it came with a home made top for snakes or lizzards or what ever the hell was in it. can ya tell me if theres any way i can make it so this tank will hold water with out having to be scare ****less that im going to have 55 gals of water and a fish pored out on my bedroom flood?

you can see if the tank leaks, and if it does, you can probably seal it up with silicone? dont know if you looked at the tank before you bought it, but i would have tested it at the pet shop to see if it leaked before i gave up 30bucks. about the top you can always buy a new top from a lfs.

if it leaks, than turn it into lizard tank or turtle tank(depending on how high/low the crack is) that would be cool.

if you want a cheap tank, got to http://www.glasscages.com , build your own stand and canopy(if you want one) and buy the other accesories if you have them. and your set. prolly run you about 500(depending on what size tank you get) hope all this helps!