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11-16-2014, 12:01 AM
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Question: How old can a tank be?
How old can a tank be?
I hear silicone can last 10 years, I hear that tanks have been running 15-20 years. So realistically how long can silicone and plumbing seals last? My tank is over 6 years old. All is fine. Silicone and relevant seals are good. Just wondering.
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 Setup: 180G DT, 105G Refuge (approx. 300lbs LR, 150lbs Aragonite) Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 2x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, 2X80W T5HO) Type of Aquarium: mixed reef (SPS & LPS) with fish Dosing: Mg, Ca, Alk 
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11-16-2014, 12:07 AM
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I've had tanks last over 20 years and other split at the seams after only 2 years. depends on the guy who was working that day...
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11-16-2014, 05:54 PM
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I have been using the same tank for 14 years. On and off too so the silicone has gone through a lot of dry/wet cycles. It still seems fine, other than some scratches on the glass.
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11-24-2014, 03:41 PM
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My 120 was 22yo in June. Still looks like new except for one minor scratch an the front glass.
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11-25-2014, 02:14 AM
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I have a 33 gallon that is 17yrs old and no issues and I had a 10 gallon that I had from childhood that was still in great shape when I sold it 2 yrs ago.
Then again I've seen tanks that split 3 days after filling with water.
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