Sprung a leak :(

[Harry_Fish]

My 72 Gallon Bowfront (non-drilled) sprung a leak today.

I have all the rock etc. in a couple of brute trash cans

The tank is less than a year old (Aqueon) at this point I think I'm
just going to go to a different tank or stick everything in a stock
tank to hold it until I figure out what to do.


Does any one know where I can get a new 90, 120 or 180
drilled tank and stand asap?

Thank you

 

[Capt_Cully]

Better call Tim asap......

I wish I had something to help bail you out.

 

[Harry_Fish]

Already did, I have to wait till 4:30 for a price.

I was planning on going to a bigger tnak, just not so soon.

 

[Capt_Cully]

Are you sure you didn't crack the tank on purpose ???

 

[Harry_Fish]

I need to figure out what return pump to use with
a rubbermaid stock tank as a sump in the basement.

I already have the lights controller etc so all I really
should have to do is get the tank and build up the sump.

The top of the tank to the bottom of the sump will be about
8-10 feet; The sump will not be directly under the tank in
the basement but off to the side by about 6-8 feet.

I'm looking for a good reliable pump but not one
with so much flow I get bubbledsin the tank.

I have Tunze pumps for flow so this pump will only be for
running water through the sump and back up to the display tank.

Any thoughts?

 

[Capt_Cully]

I stand by Reeflo/Sequence pumps and Blueline/Panworld pumps. I think both are excellent, reasonably price, quiet, and efficient. Personally for a basement, I'd go Reeflo. Their energy consumption to head loss output curves are highly efficient.

I'm biased. I run a hammerhead in my basement set up (maybe a bit much, it's dialed back a touch). My other tanks have all used bluelines. I was very happy with them too.

 

[Harry_Fish]

Thank you

I may wind up going with the Panworks simply on cost,
since I'd rather get a larger tank.

The timing on this is a bit bad.

 

[teamdulski]

If your 72 was on an aqueon stand then it is under the gurantee against leaks.


Aqueon is owned by www.Centralpets.com now

 

[Harry_Fish]

I have already called aqueon.

The replacement 72 and stand may wind up for sale.

I just came from ordering a new 180