75 gallon leaking

[Guynamedfish]

I just naught a 75 gallon a week a go and it just recently started leaking what do I do it’s a little but still should I add aquatic glue what should I do

 

[Guynamedfish]

Well the bubbler is in that corner so it was a lot of bubbles in the corner and the bubbler was for a 100 gallon tank

 

[Scratch08]

I think what might be happening, if that is the case with the bubbler, is that a small amount of water is making its way over the top of the glass, between the glass and the plastic trim. Manufacturers do not completely seal the black trim to the glass, and that looks like what has happened in that corner. The outside seam looks good in the pic, I don’t see any signs of seam separation. Try moving the bubbler and filling back up, realistically your high water mark should only be about a 1/4”, 6mm, above the bottom of the black plastic trim. See if it leaks any more after moving the bubbler.

 

[Reefer Matt Verified Media Partner]

So I have to completely get rid of the tank

No. It can be resealed for cheap. Use aquarium silicone. Completely remove all around the leak, and reseal. Youtube has many vids.

 

[jabberwock]

Bubbler is not going to make holes... Keep calm, you do not have any livestock right?

Fill it up and get pictures and video of the leak. Even a small leak is really bad from the manufacturers stand point. Then drain it below the leak. Then when you can get a big bin, drain it that to save your rock sand and cycle. Contact the manufacturer about a warranty replacement. Thankfully you do not have a bunch of money in livestock at stake.

 

[jabberwock]

I think what might be happening, if that is the case with the bubbler, is that a small amount of water is making its way over the top of the glass, between the glass and the plastic trim. Manufacturers do not completely seal the black trim to the glass, and that looks like what has happened in that corner. The outside seam looks good in the pic, I don’t see any signs of seam separation. Try moving the bubbler and filling back up, realistically your high water mark should only be about a 1/4”, 6mm, above the bottom of the black plastic trim. See if it leaks any more after moving the bubbler.

This is good advice!

 

[Crustaceon]

I want to know the same thing about the trim. Fill the tank up to a 1/4” below the trim. Turn everything off in the tank. Dry the possibly leaking corner and check for leaks again. If no leaks are found, the seams are probably fine. Turn the bubbler on and check again. As mentioned, manufacturers often don’t seal the plastic trim to the glass very well and tank water could be getting in between them due to the action of the bubbler. If you see drips coming down from the trim, you’re probably fine keeping the tank and can just add some aquarium silicone inside of the tank and where the trim rests on the glass in that area.

 

[Guynamedfish]

Thanks I will try moving the bubbler a see I’ll give you guys updates thank you so much

 

[Guynamedfish]

So I moved the bubbler and I added the water back and all seems to be good so far I have to see what happens but no water coming out the rim the wood for the tank stand has gotten somewhat warped any idea how to fix that or should it just be left alone

 

[Idech]

the wood for the tank stand has gotten somewhat warped any idea how to fix that or should it just be left alone

Post good pictures of it so we can see.

 

[edd59]

aqueon has a limited 5 yr warranty on 15-55 gal and limited lifetime on 56 and above. so find a new LFS

 

[Guynamedfish]

Here’s the wood you can see it’s splitting

 

[Scratch08]

Here’s the wood you can see it’s splitting

That is the reason I dislike pressboard stands…unfortunately on that, I’d say go ahead and plan on replacing it sooner than later, as in, before you get your tank fully stocked. That is now compromised, and while it could hold for several years, I personally would not/ do not trust it.

 

[mehaffydr]

Here’s the wood you can see it’s splitting

As long as you get it dry and no additional water get on it this will not cause a problem. The only issue will be the appearance.

 

[edd59]

Here’s the wood you can see it’s splitting

you said you bought the tank new a week ago. there is no way that happened in a week.

 

[Guynamedfish]

It because of the leak it was wet for a while I wasn’t at home for like 2 hours

 

[Guynamedfish]

It’s only the outer layer I think it’ll be fine I’m going to try to add a little bit of wood glue and see what happens