Worry about seam?

[Reefer_Marc]

Good sunday everyone!

I just recently discovered this on my seam, a few days ago.
Tank is a 7 year old red sea reefer, does it look worrying? It just barely reaches the waterline. Can i leave it and keep an eye on it? Or can i put something to reinforce it?

 

[UK-Reefer]

The second picture alone adds a more worrying aspect. If it popped the child in the pic would have the shock of their lives at best, at worst, I couldn't imagine.

It looks like new tank time for the safety of the household if you ask me.

 

[JumboShrimp]

Visually is gives an appearance 'as if' you have a silicone bond to the water line, and virtually no bond above the water line.

 

[Reefer_Marc]

So it sounds like time to upgrade/replace.
Guess i will check with my LFS

 

[Reefer_Marc]

Visually is gives an appearance 'as if' you have a silicone bond to the water line, and virtually no bond above the water line.

Do you guys think i still have a bit of time for planning the next move or i need to run and really hurry up?

 

[JumboShrimp]

What are the dimensions of your tank?.., could you buy some dork of tension-strap around it? It won't look great, but maybe it will buy you some time?

 

[Bbio]

You could put a ratchet strap around the top where it’s pulling apart for a little peace of mind while waiting.

 

[Blitheran]

Step 1: Pray

Step 2: Ratchet Strap

Step 3: if 1 and 2 weren’t enough repeat.

Step 4: get a new tank

 

[Reefer_Marc]

Its a 425l tank, dimensions are 120cmx57.5cmx55cm.

Im guessing from all your responses that i should try to work out a new tank quite quickly. I will check for a ratchet strap and visit my LFS next week for options for replacement.

 

[erpp]

It's probably been like that for the 7 years. You've just gotten paranoid from all the red sea posts....

 

[Reefer_Marc]

I have contacted the red sea customer support as well, lets see what they will say.

 

[1ocean]

common issue with red sea...yet people still buy them why???

 

[Reef Jedi]

common issue with red sea...yet people still buy them why???

When I get to this stage I’ll be ordering a water box. I didn’t know they existed when I bought my Red Sea however I do now.

 

[Reef Jedi]

Good sunday everyone!

I just recently discovered this on my seam, a few days ago.
Tank is a 7 year old red sea reefer, does it look worrying? It just barely reaches the waterline. Can i leave it and keep an eye on it? Or can i put something to reinforce it?

This amount of separation is worrisome. I would personally replace sooner than later!

 

[Reefer_Marc]

common issue with red sea...yet people still buy them why???

Because i didnt know of the problems when i bought it 7 years ago :)
Plus at my LFS it was the advertised brand, i didnt see any other saltwater tank brands there

 

[Reefer_Marc]

Good sunday everyone!

I just recently discovered this on my seam, a few days ago.
Tank is a 7 year old red sea reefer, does it look worrying? It just barely reaches the waterline. Can i leave it and keep an eye on it? Or can i put something to reinforce it?

This amount of separation is worrisome. I would personally replace sooner than later!

I put a mark on where the separation is currently, i will get a ratchet strap tomorrow and visit my LFS sometimes next week. Also waiting for answer from Red Sea

 

[jsmkmavity]

If you dont have a ratchet strap this morning use rope or twine or even duct tape all the way around the tank without further delay. Anything will help the seam until you get a ratchet strap. The duct tape can be doubled or tripled for about a foot by the failing seam and at least 2-3 wraps all the way around the tank. That will help keep the pressure from pushing on that seam(and others).

 

[jsmkmavity]

Or borrow a strap from the neighbors for a day.

 

[Proud]

common issue with red sea...yet people still buy them why???

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/red-sea-risk.1147650/page-3#post-14171437this is a good one, everyone should look at it

 

[Proud]

Good sunday everyone!

I just recently discovered this on my seam, a few days ago.
Tank is a 7 year old red sea reefer, does it look worrying? It just barely reaches the waterline. Can i leave it and keep an eye on it? Or can i put something to reinforce it?

Not good, what did RS say?