Uh oh, cracked tank bottom

duncangweller · #1 11-25-2012, 12:21 AM

Hi all,

Was just meddling in my sump underneath my tank when a drop of water hit my shoulder. I removed the front of the stand and can see that the ply underneath it is saturated on one side.

I will drain the tank immediately but what are my options as far as repair goes?

Might need a fish/coral babysitter for a few weeks .

Dunc

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Mike-fish · #2 11-25-2012, 02:40 AM

that sucks man. most likely you are looking at a new tank but you might be able to replace the bottom pane only. glad you caught it before you had a flood on your hands

duncangweller · #3 11-26-2012, 02:57 AM

No doubt it sucks!

I have drained the tank and it appears there isn't a crack so it must be a leaky seal.

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Aquattro · #4 11-26-2012, 02:59 AM

Could be plumbing leaking and it's running down the side into the frame. Mine did that when I started it up.

Northernseacorals · #5 11-26-2012, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Aquattro

Could be plumbing leaking and it's running down the side into the frame. Mine did that when I started it up.

Second this, I've been here before.