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02/08/2016, 11:35 PM
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Help new tank leak
I got a deep blue 80g rimless and discovered it was slowly leaking from the bottom. I ordered from fishtanksdirect.com and they said to silicone over the seams which I did. In your opinion is it safe to still use this tank? Either way I will be requesting a new tank because I paid $600 for a fully functional tank and I shouldn't have had to re-apply silicone. But if I can still use it I will.
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02/09/2016, 12:15 AM
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Space is big.
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Maryland Eastern Shore
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A leak indicates that the structural seam has failed. A patch job isn't going to fix that. Replacement is your best option as the alternative is the total dis-assembly of the tank, cleaning all the glass back to a shine, and reassembly. Get them to replace it as soon as possible.
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-RocketEngineer "Knowledge is what you get when you read the directions, experience is what you get when you don't." - Unknown Current Tank Info: None Currently |
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02/09/2016, 12:19 AM
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What a bummer. I assumed it wouldn't fix it. They just don't want to send another I'm sure
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02/09/2016, 12:58 AM
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I agree with RocketEngineer. The structural integrity is not safe if you have a leak. They need to replace. A patch will stop the leak short term but I wouldnt take any risks. Even with a patch you will have to drain it right down and the silicon wont set if there is water present
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