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Hi all, I am new to the hobby and i'm looking at making my first investment (most likely red sea 500s/525xl) and i've been listening to youtube channels nonstop as an effort to not make too many mistakes with the build. So far, i have followed Mr. Saltwater Fish tank budget and 120 series, and the BRS build videos which have great informaiton.
One thing i've heard and haven't found clarification on is the 'life expectancy' of a reef tank.
I understand silicon cannot hold forever, but i was hoping someone here with some experience could let me know:
- how long their tanks have lasted (especially red seas of similar size to the 525), or when the glass broke (maybe a 'why it broke' as well)
- what signs to look for in a tank that indicate the structural integrity is diminishing
- additional maintenance or ongoing preventative maintenance to ensure the silicon doesn't give out/ the glass doesn't break
- so far I've seen avoid using glass cleaners near the corners of the tank which could damage the rim of the silicon, and to keep rock's secured to avoid a fall and possible contact with glass... but that's about it
Any information on this matter would be helpful! Thanks to all the reefers out there helping the newbies!
One thing i've heard and haven't found clarification on is the 'life expectancy' of a reef tank.
I understand silicon cannot hold forever, but i was hoping someone here with some experience could let me know:
- how long their tanks have lasted (especially red seas of similar size to the 525), or when the glass broke (maybe a 'why it broke' as well)
- what signs to look for in a tank that indicate the structural integrity is diminishing
- additional maintenance or ongoing preventative maintenance to ensure the silicon doesn't give out/ the glass doesn't break
- so far I've seen avoid using glass cleaners near the corners of the tank which could damage the rim of the silicon, and to keep rock's secured to avoid a fall and possible contact with glass... but that's about it
Any information on this matter would be helpful! Thanks to all the reefers out there helping the newbies!