Tank Broke

ganowicki · #1 05-08-2003, 04:26 AM

That's right, my tank started leaking from the bottom. the good thing is it was only my 10 gal nano. right now my fish are living in a rubbermaid container, waiting for a new home. instead of resealing the 10 I decided to do something a little different. I made a new tank with the 10 gal footprint, but it is 20" tall. I just finished sealing the tank and I can't wait till it cures so I can put the fish back in and enjoy it again. Now the question..... It says 24 hours for curing on the tube of silicone, but I have been told it is actually 72 hours for a full curing to take place. anybody have experience with this???

Aquattro · #2 05-08-2003, 04:30 AM

Gord, I'd wait at least 48hrs for a full cure. Seastar recommends 72 hours for bigger tanks, but 48 should be good for you.

Fishster · #3 05-08-2003, 01:28 PM

I would agree 48 hours should be OK for such a small tank, but since it is 20" high you might want to wait an extra day. I usually wait a week before I fill new tanks.

Quinn · #4 05-08-2003, 01:44 PM

any cause for the tank breaking? how old was it? was it on styrofoam? the slew of recent tank-breakings is worrisome.

Bob I · #5 05-08-2003, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ganowicki

That's right, my tank started leaking from the bottom. the good thing is it was only my 10 gal nano. right now my fish are living in a rubbermaid container, waiting for a new home. instead of resealing the 10 I decided to do something a little different. I made a new tank with the 10 gal footprint, but it is 20" tall.

That is an interesting configuration. That would make it a 20" x 20" x10" tank. The only problem I see is getting enough light on the tank because of the depth. I am also thinking aquascaping might be difficult in a tall narrow tank. I had a 15 high, which was 20" x 16" x 10", and I found that difficult to decorate. Just my two bits worth.

ganowicki · #6 05-08-2003, 09:41 PM

the cause for the tank breaking is unknown, but it was close to 10 years old and no it wasn't on styrofoam. As for the aquascaping, I have a tall piece of tonga branch rock that I am going to use and lighting shouldn't be too much of a worry being that it is basically a FOWLR.