Leaking Crystal Dynamics Tank, can it be fixed?

Joshua Telles · Mar 3, 2018

My 180g tank sprung a leak up high on the back corner. I’m wondering if it’s possible to reseal this side and if so then what might the method be?
Any help is appreciated!
Joshua

TheAquarian · Mar 3, 2018

Is it a glass tank? If your going to fix it then you need to empty it, cut out all the old silicone clean it with denatured alcohol and re seal it then let it cure for 72 hours. So I would get a new tank and then fix the old one now you’ll have two that’s a win!

PedroYoung · Mar 3, 2018

Pictures?

Joshua Telles · Mar 3, 2018

It’s in the back corner, hard to get a good shot. I spent the day taking down as much as I could from the cabinet. I’ve got a backup tank that plumbing so I can fully drain the tank.
Yes it is glass btw.
I spoke to Neptune Aquatics, where I ordered the tank from originally and they suggested I contact the manufacturer, Crystal Dynamics, and see what can be done. The seal broke at the eutobrace and a few inches down the side seal. The seams were armored and I can plainly see the separation. The store thinks the tank will need to be rebuilt.

TheAquarian · Mar 3, 2018

That’s the best thing to do, it was probably a dirty spot on the glass when the factory sealed it.

Tumey · Mar 4, 2018

How old is this tank? I just purchased a 235 eurobraced peninsula from Crystal Dynamic. It was delivered back in December & I’ve yet to get it wet.... now I’m a bit worried to get her filled up

drtrash · Mar 4, 2018

I just got a quote from them and read another post on a CD seam seperation so got me scared. I asked why seams are armored with acrylic not glass but have not seen a response. Good luck i hear they are a customer support based company

Joshua Telles · Mar 4, 2018

the tank is about a year and a half old. I ordered it in the summer of 2016.

Tumey said:
How old is this tank? I just purchased a 235 eurobraced peninsula from Crystal Dynamic. It was delivered back in December & I’ve yet to get it wet.... now I’m a bit worried to get her filled up

scuzy · Mar 4, 2018

I have a Euro brace CD tank too now that got me worrying.

Tumey · Mar 4, 2018

Joshua Telles said:
the tank is about a year and a half old. I ordered it in the summer of 2016.

I currently have a 150g Oceanic that I know for sure I’m at least the 3rd one to have owned the tank. I’ve had it for nearly 15 years myself without any problems. I wanted to go bigger & really wanted a Reef Savvy but couldn’t swing the quote I received from Felix. I came across the CD tank and tried finding out as much about their build quality online before deciding to pull the trigger. I did find more good reviews than bad & for the cost difference this is why I went with CD. I guess I’ll have to get a little OCD with checking the seams once she gets wet. Probably should have saved my money for a couple more years to get the Savvy & hope my seams on the CD weren’t put together on a Friday!

drtrash · Mar 4, 2018

Josh, look at your build great job. What were you thoughts of quality before leak? And now what are you thinking of CD? There was another post, will look up poster and his seam split (CD tank no erobracing), he said they said 1:million. Also what is the distance between side pane and return hole?see ryanCSGO

Rookie_reefer_420 · Mar 6, 2018

I have a eurobraced 220 from them that I ordered thru Robert at Neptune’s also... I’ve been scared that something like this may happen. I hope you’re able to get it fixed and back to normal operation.

Joshua Telles · Mar 6, 2018

I’ve transferred all coral and fishes into my spare tank in the garage with extra heaters. Just got the led lights on the system yesterday.
So far I’ve only lost an algae blenny who jumped out of his holding tank but many fish have cuts and scrapes. I’m worried about their stress levels causing disease.
I’m still trying to get a hold of Crystal Dynamics to have a conversation.

drtrash · Mar 6, 2018

They responded real fast to my request for quote

scuzy · Mar 6, 2018

drtrash said:
They responded real fast to my request for quote

That's because your are giving them money not taking money

Joshua Telles · Mar 7, 2018

That’s funny about the quote. The phone mail box was full so I emailed in, the warranty email and sales email are the same btw. I got a call back quickly from my email. The rep was very nice and helpful and I’m feeling good that they will take care of the situation. Apparently its become standard to add more bracing to tanks than I had on mine. As in the bottom brace and double euro brace.

drtrash · Mar 8, 2018

Thats a red flag for me, alot of tanks have niether. I personally dont like rimless so eurobracing is a must but not common for bottom. Maybe your tank is tool tall for there glue