Custom tank - SAFE to put water in???

[bkoppes]

Hello all,

I ordered a custom tank(withholding name for now) and am somewhat concerned about the quality of the build. This tank is going inwall with only the front pane viewable so I am concerned less about how the seams look but more concerned about a leak or worse a seam totally separating. They tested it for leaks before they sent it out, but over time I am concerned about what could happen.

The tank is 1/2 glass except for the side panels which are 3/4 inch. The glass is beveled at each seam. They went with 3/4 in the side panels for more surface area for the seam.

Should I add some more black silicone to fill in the gaps or am I just asking a future disaster?

Pictures...

In this picture you can see the side panel at the top is not even with the back panel

More pictures of seams

 

[xmetalfan99]

Honestly, when it comes to any tank, if the seams are not close to perfect I don't trust it. Plus, the glass isn't even level. Says fail to me.

 

[Nate82]

I'd take that right back to the maker. You shouldn't be concerned about whether your new custom tank will leak. And structural integrity aside, those seams are hideous. Sorry man hope it gets straighten out.

 

[Troylee]

i wouldn't trust it different levels of glass means unnecessary stress on the seams leading to premature failure...:sad:

 

[bkoppes]

:( :(

 

[snoopie]

That does not look good I don't know much but when I'm ready to fill a tank I don't want to worry about leaking.... last thing in my mind. I'd rather be 100% sure it will never leak.

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[ToXIc]

send it back.. it probably wont fail right away.. but it WILL fail eventually..

 

[cmcneil]

I wouldn't have even accepted the tank looking like that.I would take it back and ask for new one,actually I wouldn't ask I would demand a new tank.why don't you want to say the tank manufacturer?as long as they make it right then it isn't hurting them in any way.I was thinking it was a glass cages but the tank even as sloppy as it is still looks better than a glass cages tank.

 

[Jeepguy242]

LOL, at least wih a glass cages tank, you know what you are getting into, before you buy it, they are notoroiusly bad for their seams, but their tanks dont leak, and i havent seen one fail YET