Front top corners leaking

[mook1178]

I bought this tank used. I have had it setup and running about 7 weeks or so.

I noticed this salt creep for the last couple of if weeks, but was finally able to confirm a small leak this morning on both corners.

The tank is level getting to back and side to side. I see no bubbles or anything else to cause concern in the seals on all edges.

What are your thoughts? Can I drain the tank some and seal the top?

 

[Dom]

It may not be a leak. I would lower the water level in the tank, then clean up. Wait and see if it develops again.

 

[mook1178]

It may not be a leak. I would lower the water level in the tank, then clean up. Wait and see if it develops again.

Confirmed leak this morning as stated in OP

 

[Dom]

If the tank is leaking in this corner is due to old silicon, you may find that the tank will begin leaking in other areas as well.

I've resealed many tanks while in the hobby. You can't drain the tank enough just to repair the corner. New silicon over old is never a long-term solution.

This being said, it doesn't seem that bad, so you could monitor it and hope it doesn't get worse.

 

[mook1178]

If the tank is leaking in this corner is due to old silicon, you may find that the tank will begin leaking in other areas as well.

I've resealed many tanks while in the hobby. You can't drain the tank enough just to repair the corner. New silicon over old is never a long-term solution.

This being said, it doesn't seem that bad, so you could monitor it and hope it doesn't get worse.

I think that makes sense. Best course of action would be to save for a new tank I think. Nothing used