32 gallon Bio Cube salt creep or possible leak

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I have a 32 gallon bio cube that is five months old. In the bottom rear right corner I have been having a lot of salt creep in the past couple of weeks. I was just wondering if this is normal or if it is possibly a leak. I have a salt creep around the lid all the time so I am used to that. The salt creep is more extensive than the picture shows.

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Could be from opening the lid and the condensation with salt running down side. Hard to tell. Is there any moisture along bottom or just salt?
 
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Could be from opening the lid and the condensation with salt running down side. Hard to tell. Is there any moisture along bottom or just salt?
I cannot see any moisture. It makes sense that it could be from opening the lid. Thank you!
 

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I don't have a lid , but your post made me go take a quick look at my biocube. I keep a towel along edge to catch any saltwater just in case and I do have salt on side.

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Love Biocubes/Nanocubes for their form factor, price, and ease of transport. Only thing I hated was being forced to clean the glass at that curved spot where the side panels meet the front panel as none of my magnetic cleaners would really get a good bite against coraline algae there. Suffice to say, if that's the biggest problem with the tank... ;)
 

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Scrolling through the forums I always read of the complexity of Biocubes/nanos :rolleyes: "If something goes wrong it happens fast in a biocube.”
Yes, that is true but I always say these tanks will have you ready for the major league tanks in the future.
 

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Love Biocubes/Nanocubes for their form factor, price, and ease of transport. Only thing I hated was being forced to clean the glass at that curved spot where the side panels meet the front panel as none of my magnetic cleaners would really get a good bite against coraline algae there. Suffice to say, if that's the biggest problem with the tank... ;)
Magic eraser makes those curved corners easy
 

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Magic eraser makes those curved corners easy
That's exactly what I used :)Works like a dream. Maybe I should clarify- what I really should say is curved glass can be a strain on the relationship if you are housing a bloodthirsty piranha proud female clown. I eventually submitted to her whims and moved the clowns and the nem into a cube where the magic of right angles allowed us to have a fruitful and healthy relationship.
 

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