Buying a tank

[Lilmatty5dimes]

I’m looking at buying this rimless lagoon tank and the front panel concerns me. Take a look at the pictures it appears to be bubbling on the seam it only does that when there’s water in it. When it’s empty you don’t see those bubbles. Would it be safe to set this up and not worry about it?

 

[Ron Reefman]

My best guess is the bubbles only show then there is water in the tank because the weight of the water is pushing the tank sides out, exposing the weak seam. I wouldn't buy it unless you plan to take that front panel off and re-install it (no small job and not for people who have never done a tank build).

Just my opinion. BTW, I've built 8 tanks over the last 10 years... not all for me.

 

[Lilmatty5dimes]

My best guess is the bubbles only show then there is water in the tank because the weight of the water is pushing the tank sides out, exposing the weak seam. I wouldn't buy it unless you plan to take that front panel off and re-install it (no small job and not for people who have never done a tank build).

Just my opinion. BTW, I've built 8 tanks over the last 10 years... not all for me.

Thanks. That’s what I was kind of leaning to as well. I don’t have the time nor the corner tools to attempt resealing the tank.