Seam Failure?

[iMi]

I just noticed what looks like a seam failing in the lower-left corner of my RedSea Nano. Has anyone seen a seam failing and does it look like this?

 

[Utubereefer]

Any leakage??? Salt creep???

 

[cghunter39]

this seems to be a common thing among red sea tanks. How old is the tank?

 

[fishguy242]

Can you post white pics, circle area in question.

 

[cghunter39]

Can you post white pics, circle area in question.

After seeing many post like this on Red Seas facebook forum I believe what he is looking at is at and above the yellow line.

 

[Maxcmo]

Tough to really see whats going on with these pictures.

 

[iMi]

Here are better photos

there does appear to be some salt creep in the corner where the silicone color is different. Mostly in the leveling mat but I probably wiped anything beyond that away when cleaning

 

[iMi]

Any leakage??? Salt creep???

There seems to be some on the leveling mat

Can you post white pics, circle area in question.

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It's definitely not a shadow. The tank is leveled and hasn't been moved.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Looks like typically poor finish on RS tanks. Unless you see salt creep, moisture or sudden water loss, keep an eye on it and do send pic to Red sea so you have something documented with them

 

[Utubereefer]

Definitely looks suspect…. If you’re seeing salt creep then it’s only a matter of time before it gets worse. I’d contact Red Sea asap

 

[iMi]

Definitely looks suspect…. If you’re seeing salt creep then it’s only a matter of time before it gets worse. I’d contact Red Sea asap

I just did. In decades of keeping all sorts of tanks, I've never had one leak. I guess my number is up. Is this a true emergency? Any danger the pannel will fail catastrophically?

The tank is about a year old by the way. Someone I know asked that question.

 

[Utubereefer]

If you’re worried about a catastrophic failure you can try a piece of tape to hold it tight till you hear back from Red Sea

 

[iMi]

Thank you, everyone. You people are a real life saver!

 

[TCK Corals Verified Sponsor]

Thank you, everyone. You people are a real life saver!

A long clamp can prevent the seam from possibly blowing out while you wait

 

[Utubereefer]

I’ve been in a pinch myself. It’s nice to have reefers out there who help

 

[TCK Corals Verified Sponsor]

A long clamp can prevent the seam from possibly blowing out while you wait

Clamp lightly - just enough to keep the panes from separating from each other

 

[cghunter39]

Happy to help. I Hope Red Sea will take care of you!

 

[fishguy242]

ratchet straps, one high ,one low.JUST SNUG.
would not add tape until after you speak w RS.

 

[cghunter39]

ratchet straps, one high ,one low.JUST SNUG.
would not add tape until after you speak w RS.

I agree no tape just strap it together or clamps till Red Sea responds.

 

[piranhaman00]

The bottom panel isn’t fully supported by the stand, these tanks are just bound to fail