leakage problem

sergehb · 11/22/2009, 02:29 AM

my tank is leaking from the bottom, i cant seem to figure out from were exactly, and even if i did how i would fix that problem with out taking everything out? the tank is made out of glass, please let me know what do you think

tkeracer619 · 11/22/2009, 02:34 AM

Make absolute sure it is coming from the bottom. If it is, you need to remove everything from the tank quickly. You might not have much time. Once silicone starts to let go the failures can be catastrophic.

It will be repairable. Could be very simple or could require entire panes to be removed and reinstalled.

Depending on the size of the tank there are some low cost options on a temporary home.

sergehb · 11/23/2009, 01:13 PM

i think its one of the overflow thats leaking, i dont think its the silicone the tank was just sealed 8 months ago

lewk · 11/23/2009, 01:18 PM

My tank was leaking from the bottom recently and I thought it was something potentially bad. Turns out the drain hose was split where it sealed over the bulkhead, and this was what was causing the leak. Who knows, you could get lucky and it could be a simple fix.

am3gross · 11/23/2009, 01:42 PM

keep us updated. if it is from the bottom though it is a ticking time bomb. i would keep and young ones away from the tank until i knew for sure

sergehb · 11/24/2009, 01:13 PM

you guys are starting to scare me, im about to realy look in to this

11/22/2009, 02:29 AM	#1
sergehb Moved On Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 40	leakage problem my tank is leaking from the bottom, i cant seem to figure out from were exactly, and even if i did how i would fix that problem with out taking everything out? the tank is made out of glass, please let me know what do you think

11/22/2009, 02:34 AM	#2
tkeracer619 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 17,289	Make absolute sure it is coming from the bottom. If it is, you need to remove everything from the tank quickly. You might not have much time. Once silicone starts to let go the failures can be catastrophic. It will be repairable. Could be very simple or could require entire panes to be removed and reinstalled. Depending on the size of the tank there are some low cost options on a temporary home. __________________ Hobby Experience: 9200ish gallons, 26 skimmers, and a handful of Kent Scrapers. Current Tank: Vortech Powered 600G SPS Tank w/ 100gal frag tank & 100g Sump. RK2-RK10 Skimmer. ReefAngel. Radium 20k.

11/23/2009, 01:13 PM	#3
sergehb Moved On Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 40	i think its one of the overflow thats leaking, i dont think its the silicone the tank was just sealed 8 months ago

11/23/2009, 01:18 PM	#4
lewk Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 163	My tank was leaking from the bottom recently and I thought it was something potentially bad. Turns out the drain hose was split where it sealed over the bulkhead, and this was what was causing the leak. Who knows, you could get lucky and it could be a simple fix.

11/23/2009, 01:42 PM	#5
am3gross Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: va Posts: 1,243	keep us updated. if it is from the bottom though it is a ticking time bomb. i would keep and young ones away from the tank until i knew for sure

11/24/2009, 01:13 PM	#6
sergehb Moved On Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 40	you guys are starting to scare me, im about to realy look in to this