tank cracked in classroom

[kodyboy]

I have a question. A 45 gallon high cracked in my classroom over the weekend at the school. The boilers cut off and the school was very cold.  Do any of you know if temperature fluctuations like that can cause a tank to crack? The other 20 tanks are fine.
Thanks

[Steve]

  If it were hot glass suddenly being hit with cold water than that would cause it to crack, but a gradual cool down from the boiler going out shouldn't do it I wouldn't think Scott.

[kodyboy]

Thanks
Weird I wouldn't think so either.

[danielratti]

How tall was the tank?

[kodyboy]

24 inches a 45 high

[danielratti]

Weird that's for sure I know the 30 inch tall tanks are known for just randomly cracking

[cranialdisturbance]

Was it the bottom pane? 

[Kulasik]

wait did you say that you have over 20 fish tanks in your classroom?

[Steve]

wait did you say that you have over 20 fish tanks in your classroom?

Scott is a biology teacher, he's inspiring a whole new generation of future fishaholics

[kodyboy]

Funny Steve😁
Yes 20 in my classroom for zoology. We raise cichlids and just got into CARES species.
It was the front pane.

[Steve]

Funny Steve😁
Yes 20 in my classroom for zoology. We raise cichlids and just got into CARES species.
It was the front pane.

Truth be told Scott, I don;t think it's funny, I think it's great What people enjoy later in life is imprinted on them as kids, and you seriously are helping to further the hobby with what you are doing IMO bud. I think it's awesome

[kodyboy]

I meant the fishaholic term Steve:)
thanks though the students seem to enjoy them.

[Kulasik]

I meant the fishaholic term Steve:)
thanks though the students seem to enjoy them.

it is what it turns into though...

but seriously, that is cool that you do that

[kodyboy]

thanks:)