AIO crack

[Chela101]

Hello, I been having my tank for a while now.. and i wanted to know if this crack that I have going on in my tank will cause issues. It’s in my AIO tank and it’s on the last chamber where the return water pump is at. I have added pictures to see what everyone thinks

 

[Jedi1199]

Hello, I been having my tank for a while now.. and i wanted to know if this crack that I have going on in my tank will cause issues. It’s in my AIO tank and it’s on the last chamber where the return water pump is at. I have added pictures to see what everyone thinks

Not sure I am seeing a crack? Is it in the back wall? I see a line running vertically but it appears to be the corner of the far back glass panel?

Can you highlight the area of concern?

 

[Chela101]

Not sure I am seeing a crack? Is it in the back wall? I see a line running vertically but it appears to be the corner of the far back glass panel?

Can you highlight the area of concern?

Yes that big one I had it sealed but with cleaning I pulled the glue by accident…

 

[Jedi1199]

Yes that big one I had it sealed but with cleaning I pulled the glue by accident…

Is it an actual crack or just the seam?

Are you noticing any leaks?

Not sure I would be comfortable trying to reseal a seam in a running tank. Maybe transfer everything into a brute can and then reseal that seam? Its more work and takes some time.. you gotta transfer everything, dry out the tank, seal the seam, allow the sealer to cure and then put everything back.. but in the end its better that water on the floor or a completely wiped out tank....

 

[Chela101]

Is it an actual crack or just the seam?

Are you noticing any leaks?

Not sure I would be comfortable trying to reseal a seam in a running tank. Maybe transfer everything into a brute can and then reseal that seam? Its more work and takes some time.. you gotta transfer everything, dry out the tank, seal the seam, allow the sealer to cure and then put everything back.. but in the end its better that water on the floor or a completely wiped out tank....

Well that crack goes to the back chambers, because my tank is a all in one tank so that black wall is the separation between the tank and the back chambers…. The whole tank isn’t cracked just that part that goes to the back where all my filtration is at

 

[ReddingReefer]

If its an AIO style tank I'm assuming that this in the acrylic panel separating the filter compartment from the tank side. In that case, it might cause fluid to bypass the designed route but if its not the 4 structural panel of glasss (front, back, sides) then I don't see how it would matter long term.

 

[Jedi1199]

Well that crack goes to the back chambers, because my tank is a all in one tank so that black wall is the separation between the tank and the back chambers…. The whole tank isn’t cracked just that part that goes to the back where all my filtration is at

You just answered my next question...

If its just the panel that separates the display from the AIO chambers, I wouldn't even blink at it.. leave it alone.. It's fine

 

[Fruity Reefer]

Being an AIO I assume this is just in the plastic that separates the filtration from the tank?

take everything out temporarily, drain the tank and try to seal/brace the crack.

it doesn’t 100% need to be done, the crack just means your filtration won’t be as effective as it could be with total separation.

 

[ErikVR]

If it's just the divider between chambers, no worries.

 

[Jedi1199]

Being an AIO I assume this is just in the plastic that separates the filtration from the tank?

take everything out temporarily, drain the tank and try to seal/brace the crack.

it doesn’t 100% need to be done, the crack just means your filtration won’t be as effective as it could be with total separation.

Based on the photo provided, that seam appears to be on the intake side of that AIO system. Since that is the side where the water is drawn from the display into the filtration system, a leaking seam there is irrelevant. It should not in any way have an impact on the functionality of the filtration system.

 

[Chela101]

If its an AIO style tank I'm assuming that this in the acrylic panel separating the filter compartment from the tank side. In that case, it might cause fluid to bypass the designed route but if its not the 4 structural panel of glasss (front, back, sides) then I don't see how it would matter long term.

Yea I want to fix it but I have to wait till I get my paycheck and have time but I don’t want it to cause something bigger

 

[Chela101]

Based on the photo provided, that seam appears to be on the intake side of that AIO system. Since that is the side where the water is drawn from the display into the filtration system, a leaking seam there is irrelevant. It should not in any way have an impact on the functionality of the filtration system.

That side is the last chamber where the “clean water” is getting put back to the main tank. It has the flow thing right next to it. I want to fix it but I have to wait till my paycheck and a day off, but I just didn’t want that crack to cause something bigger

 

[Chela101]

Being an AIO I assume this is just in the plastic that separates the filtration from the tank?

take everything out temporarily, drain the tank and try to seal/brace the crack.

it doesn’t 100% need to be done, the crack just means your filtration won’t be as effective as it could be with total separation.

Yea I want to fix it but I have to wait till payday and a day off so I can do it, I just didn’t want a simple crack become something worse…

 

[Jedi1199]

That side is the last chamber where the “clean water” is getting put back to the main tank. It has the flow thing right next to it. I want to fix it but I have to wait till my paycheck and a day off, but I just didn’t want that crack to cause something bigger

Seriously.. it is a non issue. I would save your paycheck and get a bigger and better tank..

 

[Chela101]

Seriously.. it is a non issue. I would save your paycheck and get a bigger and better tank..

That’s true, i will leave it and just not mess with it. Soon I’ll be able to afford a big Red Sea tank with a sump. I love how tanks have there sump, is like a another tank with algae and mini living creatures, so amazing! Thanks put my mind in peace

 

[Blopple]

Rough crowd.

I don't imagine that is gonna cause any big issues. I don't think it's big enough for particulate waste to get through, so probably not a huge issue. However.

I would absolutely seal that. If for nothing else than peace of mind. If aesthetics are a big concern then I would certainly drain and seal, and clean up the bead to be as minimally visible as possible. If not then I'd probably try to cover it with two part epoxy and superglue.

All that said I don't think this should cause any structural or safety issues, but I may be mistaken. Contacting the manufacturer could be a good call.

 

[Jedi1199]

That’s true, i will leave it and just not mess with it. Soon I’ll be able to afford a big Red Sea tank with a sump. I love how tanks have there sump, is like a another tank with algae and mini living creatures, so amazing! Thanks put my mind in peace

Not a fan of the Red Sea tanks myself. High pricetag being the main reason. You can get twice the tank for the same cost if you do some homework and are willing to put a bit of effort into the build.

That said, the RS tanks are pretty much "Plug n Play" so if the ease of setup is worth the expense, then they are beautiful tanks.