Waterbox 25 Odd Question...

[Aaron75]

Does anybody out there happen to have an empty Waterbox 25 Peninsula? My question is, if you push or pull on the front panel, does it wiggle at all? I'm assuming having water in the tank would change that condition.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I do not, but I can't imagine that having any of the glass "wiggle" is a good thing. If it's a new tank, contact the manufacturer for a replacement

 

[Aaron75]

I do not, but I can't imagine that having any of the glass "wiggle" is a good thing. If it's a new tank, contact the manufacturer for a replacement

While I agree, I've never analyzed panel stiffness on tanks like this that 1) aren't braced and 2) apply the silicone between the panels. For all I know, a little wiggle in the silicone might be normal if it's not weighted with water.

 

[miles03]

I have a brand new one, unfilled in the box and can confirm none of the panels wiggle in the slightest after I took it out. Tried pushing and pulling all the panels, not super aggresive but enough. Even the filter compartment panel has no give to it. Definitely would think about contacting waterbox at least to discuss your options if that's what is happening to your tank.

 

[Aaron75]

I have a brand new one, unfilled in the box and can confirm none of the panels wiggle in the slightest after I took it out. Tried pushing and pulling all the panels, not super aggresive but enough. Even the filter compartment panel has no give to it. Definitely would think about contacting waterbox at least to discuss your options if that's what is happening to your tank.

Thanks for the response. Let me clear the air, this isn't a waterbox issue. I ordered this tank from China to compare their quality for things like this.

 

[Cell]

No panels on your aquarium should wiggle.

 

[Aaron75]

No panels on your aquarium should wiggle.

Ya, that's what I'm gathering. Moral of the story, don't trust those Alibaba tanks.

 

[Aaron75]

Here I attached a video, hopefully it works.

 

[miles03]

Yeah that's a lot of movement on that panel. I personally would be hesitant to use it fully filled long term.

 

[Aaron75]

Yeah that's a lot of movement on that panel. I personally would be hesitant to use it fully filled long term.

Ya, I agree. It's holding water fine right now and the seams look great.

 

[Salty_Northerner]

yup that's no good with that much movement!

 

[Aaron75]

Really odd. Just checked my Innovative Marine 15 and the side panels do have movement.

 

[Salty_Northerner]

Just checked my 35.2 waterbox and it don't budge at all.