Is this gonna leak if I don't do anything?

[Treehrtsme]

Tank, seapora 36x18x12 30g RF, picked up used.

I'm honestly not as familiar with working on these types of tanks, particularly with the bottom framing. Unlike the last one I picked up this one seem to be in good enough condition and I had a stand that I hope will work with it. It was mostly clean when I picked it up but I went ahead and started with throwing in maybe a quarter inch of RO water and noticed would look to be some bubbles in the silicone getting moisture inside towards the bottom fronts of the frame.....

Didn't notice anything leaking through but keep in mind I barely had any water in it at this point just enough to cover the surface of the bottom panel. Of course the seals could be in better condition but if there's any chance of any future leaker trip coming from the bottom I'm about to just throwing the towel on this project and start giving away the over growing coral in my frag tank.

Am I just overreacting? The seal between the bottom frame and the bottom panel seems very solid. Also I currently have it sitting on a Petco 40b metal stand. Assuming everything straight and level is this kind of stand appropriate or do I need a solid top for this style tank. Coincidentally the footprint just happen to be the same as a 40 b

Any insight advice or criticism would be greatly appreciated.

I had planned to have another frag tank setup on a specific day at least a month ago now and things just keep going wrong. My goal and buying local was to avoid potential shipping times and expedite the process as I have everything I need to instant start a tank of this size but at this point I think time doesn't even matter any more.

 

[jwheels10]

I would try completely filling it up out side with a hose and cover with a tarp or something when done just so nothing interferes with it. Leave is for a few days and check whenever to see how it’s doing. I bought a used tank and sometimes a very small amount of water comes through this one spot, but hasn’t given me any issues yet. Leave it outside for however long you’re comfortable with. Also put salt into your water so that if it does leak you can tell on the side of the tank from dried salt being there. Make sure there’s no dried salt there already. Hope it’s sealed good, wish you the best of luck.

 

[Treehrtsme]

Tank, seapora 36x18x12 30g RF, picked up used.

I'm honestly not as familiar with working on these types of tanks, particularly with the bottom framing. Unlike the last one I picked up this one seem to be in good enough condition and I had a stand that I hope will work with it. It was mostly clean when I picked it up but I went ahead and started with throwing in maybe a quarter inch of RO water and noticed would look to be some bubbles in the silicone getting moisture inside towards the bottom fronts of the frame.....

Didn't notice anything leaking through but keep in mind I barely had any water in it at this point just enough to cover the surface of the bottom panel. Of course the seals could be in better condition but if there's any chance of any future leaker trip coming from the bottom I'm about to just throwing the towel on this project and start giving away the over growing coral in my frag tank.

Am I just overreacting? The seal between the bottom frame and the bottom panel seems very solid. Also I currently have it sitting on a Petco 40b metal stand. Assuming everything straight and level is this kind of stand appropriate or do I need a solid top for this style tank. Coincidentally the footprint just happen to be the same as a 40 b

Any insight advice or criticism would be greatly appreciated.

I had planned to have another frag tank setup on a specific day at least a month ago now and things just keep going wrong. My goal and buying local was to avoid potential shipping times and expedite the process as I have everything I need to instant start a tank of this size but at this point I think time doesn't even matter any more.

Also just noticed the crack through the frame......... Sure I could epoxy this off but I'd prefer to avoid future trouble

 

[Treehrtsme]

I would try completely filling it up out side with a hose and cover with a tarp or something when done just so nothing interferes with it. Leave is for a few days and check whenever to see how it’s doing. I bought a used tank and sometimes a very small amount of water comes through this one spot, but hasn’t given me any issues yet. Leave it outside for however long you’re comfortable with. Also put salt into your water so that if it does leak you can tell on the side of the tank from dried salt being there. Make sure there’s no dried salt there already. Hope it’s sealed good, wish you the best of luck.

Thanks. Pick this up from a local club member who seem to be doing a major downsizing and had several 50 60 80 g seapora tanks

 

[Treehrtsme]

Thanks. Pick this up from a local club member who seem to be doing a major downsizing and had several 50 60 80 g seapora tanks

Though on a separate note normally I would be doing any work on it outside, but pollen season just hit out of nowhere and practically everything looks like a tennis court right now so after getting this tank half clean I really don't want to take it back out side.

 

[Treehrtsme]

Update, looking at the crack it's through the entire trim. Naturally seller says it's fine. Next morning there's still moisture in previously shown air bubbles. Should I at least do something to fix up the bottom trim?

 

[Tamberav]

After 4 or 5 years? The seam on my seaphora 80g started to go.. it was not visible till I had drained the tank (was moving).

I can't tell what I am looking at, almost just looks like old salt creep that dripped down between the frame on the outside.

 

[Treehrtsme]

After 4 or 5 years? The seam on my seaphora 80g started to go.. it was not visible till I had drained the tank (was moving).

I can't tell what I am looking at, almost just looks like old salt creep that dripped down between the frame on the outside.

hard to see but the bottom plastic frame is cracked clean through right near the center brace