Are my tanks seams beginning to fail?

[AydenLincoln]

Is there a consensus most reliable tank manufacturer at the moment?

Is there a consensus most reliable tank manufacturer at the moment?

Waterbox! 10/10 recommend!

 

[Spare time]

+1 to Ayden's comment as its basically just a tank

 

[Spare time]

Is there a consensus most reliable tank manufacturer at the moment?

Is there a consensus most reliable tank manufacturer at the moment?

I mean there are always standard aqueon

You would need a hob overflow though.

 

[gbroadbridge]

Everything is out and in my new trusty bucket. I followed through on the plan I typed out earlier. It took about ~3 hours. Will update when I hear from Red Sea.

Well done, you got good advice here.

Just saved a really big mess from happening.

 

[EliMelly]

Everything is out and in my new trusty bucket. I followed through on the plan I typed out earlier. It took about ~3 hours. Will update when I hear from Red Sea.

You are so lucky you got this in order and saved your floor and this is the only cost !

 

[bossman818]

I was stressed out for you the whole time. I have a Red Sea reefer xl300 and I think I check the seals more than I look at the tank lol.

 

[EliMelly]

I was stressed out for you the whole time. I have a Red Sea reefer xl300 and I think I check the seals more than I look at the tank lol.

I checked my tank after seeing this post too

 

[JoJosReef]

I think we can all collectively release our held in breath now. I read this post earlier today and have been thinking about you and your tank all day long (while still maintaining normal function, of course... Wasn't quite paralyzed with fear, although almost!)

 

[PharmrJohn]

Indefinitely with heat, flow, a filter, and a light! I had mine for over a month in a tote when my tank leak

That is really good to know! I've had all my stuff in a Brute, I only did 3 says. Did you make any changes to your daily routine? Or did you just maintain the Status Quo?

 

[buruskeee]

Based on what I've read elsewhere all they are going to offer is a discount on a new tank which is a bummer.

The discount on tank replacements are for out of warranty tanks. They should send you a replacement but charge you shipping from what I’ve seen.

As for tank recommendations, even I’ve seen many Waterbox leaks - just make sure you get a eurobraced tank. Eurobracing and a strong level stand with no sag are probably the 2 most important aspects that help prevent a leak, aside from a proper silicone job.

Acrylic is also pretty bullet proof (literally too).

 

[AydenLincoln]

That is really good to know! I've had all my stuff in a Brute, I only did 3 says. Did you make any changes to your daily routine? Or did you just maintain the Status Quo?

No major changes. I did do frequent water changes though especially in the beginning as I was worried about the ammonia levels. And I know someone who had their fish living in totes for months. If you think about it a tote is a lot like a pond or a fish tank. If it holds water and can have the necessary equipment to run it then it can be a success and be a home for fish. Hewbie loved the tote life because he couldn’t see his reflection and it was nice and roomy/he could look up at me and beg for food. But mainly because there was no glass surfing or reflections to be seen. Just like in the ocean.

 

[littlefoxx]

I've opened a support ticket with red sea. Some pics under white light

Thats about to be a hot mess… Im sorry

 

[littlefoxx]

I mean there are always standard aqueon

You would need a hob overflow though.

Actually Aqueon makes a 210 and a 125 gallon reef ready model! Thats what my 125 was

 

[brandon429]

Steven that's a solid transfer, the clues are the water clarity in your final assembly plus the whiskers from your lysmata shrimp meaning his presence is the mine canary we can use to biologically prove water safety, again without having to test anything. They're the weakest organisms we keep pretty much: if a lysmata survives an event that means water quality never faltered

 

[StevenL]

Video of the tank prior to take down if anyone was curious.

 

[kyreefville]

Of course now I'm inspecting my 20 plus year old tank looking for imperfections for the pending doom. Ignorance is bliss .

So glad you caught the time bomb and saved the creatures.

 

[littlefoxx]

Of course now I'm inspecting my 20 plus year old tank looking for imperfections for the pending doom. Ignorance is bliss .

So glad you caught the time bomb and saved the creatures.

What brand is it?

 

[kyreefville]

What brand is it?

I can't recall and there is no sticker left on it. It's one of the all glass 54 gallon corner tanks from 2 decades ago. If I recall correctly since first set up it's only been moved once (14 years ago) to where it sits now and 99% level.

But this is the way I roll someone see's a spider and I start looking for spiders. Then someone see's a GILA monster and I start looking. Luckily I'm old and my memory fades and I'll forget all about my worries.

 

[kyreefville]

Holly Smokes that tank was beautiful. Can't wait to see your next one.

 

[StevenL]

Update: Red Sea has informed me they will be sending me a new Reefer 250 G2+