Odds of a reef-ready tank leaking

[DracoKat]

In a few months I will be getting a 75 gal reef-ready tank. Typical 75 gal, 48" tank.

My dad expressed concerns by another reefer, that he happened to meet at a car show, who said reef ready tanks has "The tendency to leak".

I understand that any tank can leak if not properly taken care of.. but what are the chances of a reef-ready leaking, say over a non-reef ready? Do you guys put extra silicone over the plumbing area as a precaution?

 

[Robink]

I don't see any difference in the chance of it leaking. If it's used I would definitely reseal and test for leaks.
Make sure all the seals are good.
What kind of tank is it? Is it brand new? I have a new redsea reefer that I'll be setting up. A lot of people on this forum have just set up new reef ready tanks and haven't seen any problems.

 

[DracoKat]

I don't see any difference in the chance of it leaking. If it's used I would definitely reseal and test for leaks.
Make sure all the seals are good.
What kind of tank is it? Is it brand new? I have a new redsea reefer that I'll be setting up. A lot of people on this forum have just set up new reef ready tanks and haven't seen any problems.

It will be brand new for sure. I don't trust used tanks- even if I do test and seal up again.
I am not 100% sure of the brand of the tank I will be getting, but I believe it will be Deep Blue
http://www.petswarehouse.com/deep-b...8x20-102606/?gclid=CIbLuNXAqs0CFdcYgQodzn4Nqg

Maybe the LFS will have something else by the time I am ready that I like better in my price range

 

[Robink]

You shouldn't have any problems. You can set it up outside first and fill it with water to check for leaks. Make sure its on a level surface.
Nice price on that btw.

 

[DracoKat]

thanks Rob for the response! I thought it was a good price too

 

[TheHarold]

Leaks almost 100% depend on your assembly

 

[DracoKat]

Leaks almost 100% depend on your assembly

True! So true!

 

[JaimeAdams]

yeah a tank will leak 100% of the time. It might take 30 years, but eventually it will leak. I assume what your father is talking about is the chances of the bottom bulkheads leaking. If you assemble and support the plumbing correctly you should not have to worry about it. A drilled tank vs. a non drilled tank obviously has a higher chance of leaks due to the bulkheads there are hundreds of thousands of both that have not leaked. You are fine with a reef ready tank.

 

[Breadman03]

Every drop of water on my floor has been caused by me spilling it, either drips from my hands or sloshing water in a bucket. Now, leaks are certainly possible, but tanks are pretty reliable so long as they are mounted square and level.