How long before. . . (Two questions)

[jgirardnrg]

Leak testing is the best approach. If it has run 24 hrs without a drip - lilely a-ok. 48 hours and you have an assurance.
If stand is level and stable when you give it a nudge- that also likely good

Never huge... NEVER NUDGE!

 

[TheDragonsReef]

1. I still have nightmares about a tank breaking, especially since my biggest and oldest tank is going on 15years and the seals arent looking so hot.

2. Never worried about that, i build all my stands and i could put a truck on it.

 

[flagg37]

If the day comes that silicone starts coming apart at the seams, I hope it's a slow leak not an instantaneous burst.

Don’t we all.