To leak or not to leak....

travis32 · 10/11/2010, 06:19 AM

I've had a number of possts on my 55g's leaky legacy. I don't have pics at the moment, may get some later today. But, I checked the bottom of my tank as my wife says she keeps "hearing" the tank crack.

I kept a close eye on it and just a couple days ago the bottom of the glass around the moldings was completely soaked. To the point there was a couple drops on the bottom, mixed with salt. About a half inch out from the plastic molding...

Well, guess what? Last night, the salt is dry as a bone. Around all moldings it's completely dry. Just about a half inch of puffy salt residue left behind around all of the moldings.

The only thing that has changed is that my lawnmower blenny went carpet surfing.. So,unless he was splashing large amounts of water out at night, umm why did it dry out?

I'm scared when something good happens.... A little mistrusting.
Anythoughts on why all that's left is salt residue?

mscarpena · 10/11/2010, 06:52 AM

Yes it could be water just overflowed from the tank. also the "cracking sound" could be a pistol shrimp, mantis, or just snail banging against the glass. Just clean everything off the bottom and see if it happens again. If you think there is definitely an issue you need to act fast before something bad happens.

mike_cmu04 · 10/11/2010, 09:27 AM

If it gets wet again it is likely a leak and if you dont replace/repair it you are asking for a flood.

travis32 · 10/11/2010, 11:20 AM

Warnings headed! (Well sorta)... I'm hoping it will last 4 -6 more weeks. I have a 125g I'm having delivered. Drilled with overflows, skimmer, halide lighting with canopy, reef keeper 2, plumbed with around 30g sump, and some established pure live sand. (Right now have CC) including return pump, possibly a heater and a couple powerheads.

Purchasing used with custom steal stand encased in wood. I've learned from my 55g and will be purchasing and installing an RODI unit, and will hopefully reset this up correctly.

I'm just praying it will last another 6 weeks! In the meantime I will wipe off the salt and see if it gets wet again. (my gut tells me it will.)

lordofthereef · 10/11/2010, 12:05 PM

I could be wrong here, but I think if you are actually hearing cracking, things are about to go south REALLY fast.

From the sound of things, you have been dealing with this for a while. I would suggest just replacing the tank. Is it a standard 55g? Shouldn't be hard/expensive to replace.

EDIT: Should have read above post

Lynnmw1208 · 10/11/2010, 05:20 PM

glad to hear your replacing this tank and upgrading at that

how wonderful! you'll have to put pics up when you get it.

Fingers crossed that it lasts for the time being!

10/11/2010, 06:19 AM	#1
travis32 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: West Fargo, ND Posts: 2,161	To leak or not to leak.... I've had a number of possts on my 55g's leaky legacy. I don't have pics at the moment, may get some later today. But, I checked the bottom of my tank as my wife says she keeps "hearing" the tank crack. I kept a close eye on it and just a couple days ago the bottom of the glass around the moldings was completely soaked. To the point there was a couple drops on the bottom, mixed with salt. About a half inch out from the plastic molding... Well, guess what? Last night, the salt is dry as a bone. Around all moldings it's completely dry. Just about a half inch of puffy salt residue left behind around all of the moldings. The only thing that has changed is that my lawnmower blenny went carpet surfing.. So,unless he was splashing large amounts of water out at night, umm why did it dry out? I'm scared when something good happens.... A little mistrusting. Anythoughts on why all that's left is salt residue?

10/11/2010, 09:27 AM	#3
mike_cmu04 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Shepherd, Mi Posts: 2,348	If it gets wet again it is likely a leak and if you dont replace/repair it you are asking for a flood. __________________ 92 Gallon corner tank, 2-radion gen 2 led lights, 2 mp40's Current Tank Info: 92 Gallon Corner Tank

10/11/2010, 12:05 PM	#5
lordofthereef One reef to rule them all Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 5,299	I could be wrong here, but I think if you are actually hearing cracking, things are about to go south REALLY fast. From the sound of things, you have been dealing with this for a while. I would suggest just replacing the tank. Is it a standard 55g? Shouldn't be hard/expensive to replace. EDIT: Should have read above post __________________ "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself" ~ Josh Billings Visit My Home page for current build thread (click my user name and select "Visit LordoftheReef's Homepage" in the drop down menu!

10/11/2010, 05:20 PM	#6
Lynnmw1208 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 3,306	glad to hear your replacing this tank and upgrading at that how wonderful! you'll have to put pics up when you get it. Fingers crossed that it lasts for the time being! __________________ equipment: Eshopps psk-200 skimmer, Mag 12 pump, 30gal sump, 2x 300w Finnex heaters, glass-holes 1500gph overflow kit with 3/4" return kits, 72" 8x36w t-5 AquaticLife light, 66lbs of LR, 150lbs of tropic eden reeflakes, 2 Koralia Evo 1400, JBJ ATO, BRS dual GFO/carbon reactors, Hydor smartwave Current Tank Info: 125gallon

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10/11/2010, 06:52 AM	#2
mscarpena Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 1,924	Yes it could be water just overflowed from the tank. also the "cracking sound" could be a pistol shrimp, mantis, or just snail banging against the glass. Just clean everything off the bottom and see if it happens again. If you think there is definitely an issue you need to act fast before something bad happens.

10/11/2010, 11:20 AM	#4
travis32 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: West Fargo, ND Posts: 2,161	Warnings headed! (Well sorta)... I'm hoping it will last 4 -6 more weeks. I have a 125g I'm having delivered. Drilled with overflows, skimmer, halide lighting with canopy, reef keeper 2, plumbed with around 30g sump, and some established pure live sand. (Right now have CC) including return pump, possibly a heater and a couple powerheads. Purchasing used with custom steal stand encased in wood. I've learned from my 55g and will be purchasing and installing an RODI unit, and will hopefully reset this up correctly. I'm just praying it will last another 6 weeks! In the meantime I will wipe off the salt and see if it gets wet again. (my gut tells me it will.)