Hewbie’s new home is officially here! My worry is can the tank stay in the garage for a day or two? It’s really cold and windy here. Will that negatively impact the silicone? The last thing I need is for his home to leak again!
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It is 100% dry and still in the packaging! And I swear this isn’t an ad for DuraFlame!If it's dry, yes, and I live in Upstate New York. I've left tanks in my garage for years, no problem.
BUT be VERY careful if it's wet, or will see any moisture like dew. I had a 75 crack on me last year, I cleaned it out really good, left it out overnight to "dry" lol! It dropped to like 30 that night, and the next morning the back panel was cracked, and I was on my way to the pet store for a new 75.
Aww hiii Hewbie.I don't know the technically correct answer... but if it were mine, and I was able, I would bring it inside.
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I mean, this, because it is brand new, and why risk it? But, I would have zero problems leaving that tank in my garage.I don't know the technically correct answer... but if it were mine, and I was able, I would bring it inside.
Slightly off topic, but I'm going to mention that I too have stored tanks for years in an unheated garage, and never had a problem with silicon get "old" or "drying out", which is something I see mentioned a lot.It's not a problem at all. My fish shed (free standing, unheated) has stored many tanks for years without issue. And being I'm across the river from you, so we're witnessing similarly very cool weather.
Yeah that’s kind of my problem too lol!I mean, this, because it is brand new, and why risk it? But, I would have zero problems leaving that tank in my garage.
I have a 150 gallon SCA that was delivered on Monday sitting in my garage, and it's well bellow freezing this week. I've had no concerns, but now I kind of want to run out and check on it lol!
Yes and I feel the need to say it was so windy and cold today that my fence blew down! That’s never happened.It's not a problem at all. My fish shed (free standing, unheated) has stored many tanks for years without issue. And being I'm across the river from you, so we're witnessing similarly very cool weather.
That is correct sadly. But that being said many have said it’s fine so it’s staying there. Again it’s 100% dry and new. I wanted them to bring it in the house but no the two of them couldn’t walk 5 more steps and I don’t have anyone to help me until this weekend possibly tomorrow at the earliest.Why can't you bring the tank inside? Is it space, muscle power? I have zero problems leaving that tank, dry, in a non heated garage in sub freezing weather. But I've noticed some of your recent posts, I kind of know what this tank means to you and Hewbie (and now me lol!), so why risk it? Is there no one that can help you get it inside your house?
You're fine to leave it in the garage, sleep well tonight!That is correct sadly. But that being said many have said it’s fine so it’s staying there. Again it’s 100% dry and new. I wanted them to bring it in the house but no the two of them couldn’t walk 5 more steps and I don’t have anyone to help me until this weekend possibly tomorrow at the earliest.
OK, I'm seriously going out to my garage to make sure my new tank is alright lol!You could always bring out some blankets and a pillow and tuck it in for the night lol after all you've been through I'd probably do it. I doubt it makes any difference but might be nice knowing the thank is sleeping safe and sound.![]()
I just have to say, I mean, maybe it's just me, but there is just something about a brand new tank......It is 100% dry and still in the packaging! And I swear this isn’t an ad for DuraFlame!![]()
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Mine too lol! Actually that’s not my mess that’s my Dad’s mess lol! I think all our garages look like this and if it doesn’t then either the person has a professional organizer or is a perfectionist lol!I just have to say, I mean, maybe it's just me, but there is just something about a brand new tank......
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It’s sitting in my very cold garage right now, and I checked, and it’s fine
EDIT: Please excuse my mess in the background ;-)
Ha! please let me wife know this lol! I have "issues" with storing too many things, including aquariums and gear!Mine too lol! Actually that’s not my mess that’s my Dad’s mess lol! I think all our garages look like this and if it doesn’t then either the person has a professional organizer or is a perfectionist lol!