"Old" new Oceanic sump

jschottenfeld · 04/21/2007, 01:49 PM

I just purchased a new Oceanic #3 Sump. When my LFS delivered it to my home I noticed that the tank was manufactured in July of 2004. That would make it almost 3 years old. It is a brand new tank because it still has all of the original stickers and packaging.

I am just wondering if I should be concerned if the silicone dries out over time? Would I have a higher chance of joint failure. Keep in mind that this is my sump and not display tank.

Quite possibly the salt water affects the silicone more than the air, but I'm not sure.

Any thoughts?

skwirl · 04/21/2007, 03:41 PM

it should be fine. i dont think air would be any more corrosive to the silicone than saltwater, and there are plenty of those sumps still running.. theres one at my lfs as we speak.. they are made to last. your fine

makdoogle · 04/21/2007, 03:45 PM

Nothing to worry about.

reef_doug · 04/21/2007, 03:46 PM

It might be better than the new ones.

db_triggerfish · 04/21/2007, 04:50 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by reef_doug
It might be better than the new ones. [/QUOTE

reef_doug, is right i have several threads about new oceanic tanks not having the same quality they are known for.

jschottenfeld · 04/21/2007, 09:44 PM

Thanks guys. I appreciate your input. I was looking to start working on my plumbing and switchinng out that sump for a new one would've set me back a bit.

04/21/2007, 01:49 PM	#1
jschottenfeld Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Woodbury, NY Posts: 235	"Old" new Oceanic sump I just purchased a new Oceanic #3 Sump. When my LFS delivered it to my home I noticed that the tank was manufactured in July of 2004. That would make it almost 3 years old. It is a brand new tank because it still has all of the original stickers and packaging. I am just wondering if I should be concerned if the silicone dries out over time? Would I have a higher chance of joint failure. Keep in mind that this is my sump and not display tank. Quite possibly the salt water affects the silicone more than the air, but I'm not sure. Any thoughts?

04/21/2007, 03:46 PM	#4
reef_doug Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hesperia/Apple Valley Posts: 3,814	It might be better than the new ones. __________________ "If you have more than one tank in your livingroom, you might be a reefneck" Current Tank Info: 180r SoCal Creations, 75g SCC1M Sump, WM EcoBAK, NextReef SMR1, TropicMarin Salt, ACIII, 3x250w HQI Phoenix 14k, 2x140w Super Actinics, ATi BM250, Eheim 1262, Tunze 2x6100+7095, Tunze Osmolator, 6 stage RODI w/ Spectrapure MaxCap

04/21/2007, 04:50 PM	#5
db_triggerfish Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,127	[QUOTE]Originally posted by reef_doug It might be better than the new ones. [/QUOTE reef_doug, is right i have several threads about new oceanic tanks not having the same quality they are known for. __________________ FMAS - Florida Marine Aquarium Society Member . Current Tank Info: AGA 75g RR 6 x 54w T5 overdriven (510w) with 2 x Icecap 660, DAS EX-1 Skimmer, OR 2500, Reefkeeper II

04/21/2007, 03:41 PM	#2
skwirl Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: tn Posts: 872	it should be fine. i dont think air would be any more corrosive to the silicone than saltwater, and there are plenty of those sumps still running.. theres one at my lfs as we speak.. they are made to last. your fine

04/21/2007, 03:45 PM	#3
makdoogle Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: chicago Posts: 141	Nothing to worry about.

04/21/2007, 09:44 PM	#6
jschottenfeld Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Woodbury, NY Posts: 235	Thanks guys. I appreciate your input. I was looking to start working on my plumbing and switchinng out that sump for a new one would've set me back a bit.