Leak Advice

[aaparkr]

I have a salt trail down one corner of my tank (75 Gallon). About a month ago, maybe a little more, I saw a line of salt about 1/4 inch wide from the base of the tank to the floor. I assumed a splash and wiped it off. A few weeks later I realized it was back and was about an inch wide, so I looked the tank over as best I could. I don't see any salt on the corner seams and none is apparent on the glass. I have concluded that there is a small leak somewhere on the bottom seam. I can't find the receipt, but I think the tank is about 8 years old. It doesn't leak a lot, but I worry that it could start at any time and I would rather replace it on my time than in crisis mode.
I don't think I have 75 gallons of storage containers, but I might as it appears to be about 10 cubic feet.

Anybody got a few hours and some containers to spare?

Decision # 2.I have plans tonight (after 5 PM), so I hope to assemble the necessary hardware today and transfer everything tomorrow.

Tony

 

[madkat]

If you are ready to do a change over, I have a 110Gal rubbermaid that saved my tank at christmas time. Cost me $50 at tracter supply. Ping me if you need to borrow it during your transition.

 

[mskohl]

Oh Tony!

I wish I could be there to help you out. Make the best of the situation and nothing beats those rubbermaid stock tanks for transitioning.

 

[luvabunny]

I have a 110 gallon rubbermaid horse tank and three 5 gal water containers that you are welcome to borrow anytime. I think I also have a couple of koralia water movers.

Between Yukon and Mustang. My number is 816-4918.

 

[aaparkr]

Oh Tony!

I wish I could be there to help you out. Make the best of the situation and nothing beats those rubbermaid stock tanks for transitioning.

Well, since I know where you live, I understand your reluctance to rush here to help. I have counted my receptacles and it appears that I have 80 gallons of space in containers. Since the sand takes a little space and I don't fill it to the top, I am pretty sure I have that covered. I have 2 neighbors who have offered to help, so it is just a matter of doing it. All I need now is someone to do all the updates on twitter - "turned off the lights, unplugged the skimmer... "

I couldn't find a 75 locally, but I did get a 90 gallon tank with the same footprint, so this is an upgrade (if you do the math, it means the tank is 4" taller. What will I put in all that space...)? Maintaining a positive mental attitude!

 

[madkat]

Well, since I know where you live, I understand your reluctance to rush here to help. I have counted my receptacles and it appears that I have 80 gallons of space in containers. Since the sand takes a little space and I don't fill it to the top, I am pretty sure I have that covered. I have 2 neighbors who have offered to help, so it is just a matter of doing it. All I need now is someone to do all the updates on twitter - "turned off the lights, unplugged the skimmer... "

I couldn't find a 75 locally, but I did get a 90 gallon tank with the same footprint, so this is an upgrade (if you do the math, it means the tank is 4" taller. What will I put in all that space...)? Maintaining a positive mental attitude!

More Water?

In the words of my wife... moving from the 150 to a 180 cause of a leak...."THAT'S JUST MORE WATER TO GET ON THE FLOOR!"

 

[aaparkr]

Works out about 4 inches taller. Had to extend my overflow and my return. The refill had enough slack. It never really leaked, there was just an ominous salt trail... When we took it outside there was one corner that was always wet.

 

[aaparkr]

Not the easiest, but probably the best solution

Not the easiest, but probably the best solution

Replaced with a 90 that is also 4 ft by 18 inches. It (marineland) has 3/4 inch glass, but the Oceanic 75 (that I had) had a much wider center brace.

I just put all the rock and sand and fish in it tonight. Will be arranging for days to come. About 7 hours today with the help of my neighbor for the bulky stuff. There is still a lot of debris floating around after 6 hours, but at least I can see across the tank .

Tony