Could a tank leak from the middle bottom?

NaztyStang3121 · 11/25/2008, 02:42 PM

I had the running for at least 3 months. And yesterday i saw water from the middle bottom of the tank. I dont know if is a leak or what. i dont know what to do. am really scare.

One more thing i dont know why are my fishes dying. everytime i put a new fish it dies. and the water is good. what should i do?

jasonrp104 · 11/25/2008, 02:51 PM

Just belly up dead or what? As far as the tank leak, What do you mean. The center of the bottom glass (floor)?

wshfulthkn · 11/25/2008, 03:34 PM

do you have the test for your water? PH, SG, nitrates, nitrites, ammonia, etc...

kernyboy · 11/25/2008, 03:42 PM

I'm not sure if it would be from the bottom? if it was leaking from the center bottom, there would have to be a crack somewhere? check the seems and see if water is coming out from there somewhere?

jprince58 · 11/25/2008, 03:55 PM

Just because that's where you see the water, doesn't necessarily mean that's where the leak is located. If there are no cracks, trace the moisture back to determine where it is leaking. More than likely, you'll find either find a leaking joint or discover water has inadvertently made it's way into the bottom rim during a water change or something and is seeping out. If it really is a leak and there's no visible crack, you probably don't need to worry about catastrophic failure and will have plenty of time to get things in another tank.

NaztyStang3121 · 11/25/2008, 06:43 PM

i dont see the leak, is not like is dripping water, but you see water

jprince58 · 11/25/2008, 07:15 PM

Then it's either seepage from a failing seal, or you managed to get water around the bottom frame. Give it a few days and see if it continues or goes away. Either way, you're not likely to be looking at a catastrophic failure.

NaztyStang3121 · 11/26/2008, 08:46 AM

ok, but am still scare. i cannnt afford it.

11/25/2008, 02:42 PM	#1
NaztyStang3121 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 68	Could a tank leak from the middle bottom? I had the running for at least 3 months. And yesterday i saw water from the middle bottom of the tank. I dont know if is a leak or what. i dont know what to do. am really scare. One more thing i dont know why are my fishes dying. everytime i put a new fish it dies. and the water is good. what should i do? __________________ Good Luck, Guys Current Tank Info: 90 gallons fish tank with a 20 gallon refugium

11/25/2008, 03:34 PM	#3
wshfulthkn Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 120	do you have the test for your water? PH, SG, nitrates, nitrites, ammonia, etc... __________________ -- Brandon Current Tank Info: 29 Gallon

11/25/2008, 03:55 PM	#5
jprince58 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Jenks, OK, USA Posts: 751	Just because that's where you see the water, doesn't necessarily mean that's where the leak is located. If there are no cracks, trace the moisture back to determine where it is leaking. More than likely, you'll find either find a leaking joint or discover water has inadvertently made it's way into the bottom rim during a water change or something and is seeping out. If it really is a leak and there's no visible crack, you probably don't need to worry about catastrophic failure and will have plenty of time to get things in another tank. __________________ 'I refuse to discount another man's opinion -- until he opens his mouth to speak.' -- Anonymous Jeff Prince Current Tank Info: 72g bow mixed reef; 40g frag

11/25/2008, 06:43 PM	#6
NaztyStang3121 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 68	i dont see the leak, is not like is dripping water, but you see water __________________ Good Luck, Guys Current Tank Info: 90 gallons fish tank with a 20 gallon refugium

11/25/2008, 07:15 PM	#7
jprince58 Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Jenks, OK, USA Posts: 751	Then it's either seepage from a failing seal, or you managed to get water around the bottom frame. Give it a few days and see if it continues or goes away. Either way, you're not likely to be looking at a catastrophic failure. __________________ 'I refuse to discount another man's opinion -- until he opens his mouth to speak.' -- Anonymous Jeff Prince Current Tank Info: 72g bow mixed reef; 40g frag

11/25/2008, 02:51 PM	#2
jasonrp104 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: vt Posts: 1,113	Just belly up dead or what? As far as the tank leak, What do you mean. The center of the bottom glass (floor)?

11/25/2008, 03:42 PM	#4
kernyboy Moved On Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA Posts: 470	I'm not sure if it would be from the bottom? if it was leaking from the center bottom, there would have to be a crack somewhere? check the seems and see if water is coming out from there somewhere?

11/26/2008, 08:46 AM	#8
NaztyStang3121 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 68	ok, but am still scare. i cannnt afford it. __________________ Good Luck, Guys Current Tank Info: 90 gallons fish tank with a 20 gallon refugium