What do seems look like that are going bad?

[BrittneyC]

I bought a used aquarium (70 gallons) and was told the seams were good but I would like to see if anyone has pictures of what they look like before they bust/fail/etc to have a visual on what to look to monitor our tanks seams.

We only plan on keeping this tank another year but I was curious- googled with little success only to find hundreds of videos of tanks bursting- and now have nightmares of my tank busting.

Thanks guys!!

 

[Aquanic]

Unfortunately you can’t tell until there is a leak. If you are super worried about it, my suggestion would be to get some silicone and run over the seams to reinforce it.

 

[jda]

I agree. I don't know that you can tell until they fail. The structural part is between the glass and you cannot make that stronger, really. Adding more to the inside can help with leaks, but not strength.

 

[BrittneyC]

Unfortunately you can’t tell until there is a leak. If you are super worried about it, my suggestion would be to get some silicone and run over the seams to reinforce it.

Can I do that on the outside of the tank only? I haven't noticed any leaks or anything I just feel paranoid after seeing all the videos

 

[Aquanic]

Can I do that on the outside of the tank only? I haven't noticed any leaks or anything I just feel paranoid after seeing all the videos

Yea, The only problem with doing it on the outside is that it might look a little messy. Idk how much it’ll do structurally but I can’t imagine it hurting anything and I’d imagine that it could help if there was a small leak that formed in the seam.

 

[BrittneyC]

Yea, The only problem with doing it on the outside is that it might look a little messy. Idk how much it’ll do structurally but I can’t imagine it hurting anything and I’d imagine that it could help if there was a small leak that formed in the seam.

Thank you!

 

[moz71]

Just fill with tap water and give it a day and check for leaks. If none. Go for it.

 

[BrittneyC]

Just fill with tap water and give it a day and check for leaks. If none. Go for it.

The tank has been up and running for 6+ months now but we didn't notice it until we had already filled it. We haven't had any leaks and I am probably worrying over nothing but was hoping someone had some sort of visual aid

 

[ZoWhat]

Ask these two guys....

 

[moz71]

The tank has been up and running for 6+ months now but we didn't notice it until we had already filled it. We haven't had any leaks and I am probably worrying over nothing but was hoping someone had some sort of visual aid

yea, if holding that long I wouldn't worry, there really is no way to tell ahead of time

 

[BrittneyC]

Ask these two guys....

It was videos like this that brought me to ask. Being a new hobbyist I want to know what I am looking for before something like this happens