It’s no secret that RS has had its shocking number of leaky incidents. Having gone through a non-RS tank seam failure myself, I wouldn’t wish a seam burst on anyone.
Here’s the scoop. I have a free 75 gallon Red Sea tank available to me. It’s a G1 and had water in it for about 3 years. Has been dry for 4 weeks now. It doesn’t have any issues now. My wife is interested in the tank.
I’m afraid of filling it with water. I currently have a 750 XXL and trust me, any sound of running water I hear I immediately run to make sure my own tank isn’t leaking. Not a fun way to live.
My question to you refeers is whether I can do anything to prevent future seam failure if I receive the tank? I was thinking about resealing it but reading further, sounds like best bet would be to remove all silicone and add new seams. Is that correct? If so, I can assure you I’m not willing to remove the original silicone. It sounds like new silicone doesn’t bond with old silicone. Is this correct? If so then I couldn’t just plaster the seams with new silicone then could I?
The other option is to buy some glass and euro brace it. I saw a video where tidal gardens did this. Does it really add the stability needed to prevent (rather greatly reduce the possibility) a RS seam burst? Doesn’t seem too hard to add the euro bracing.
Alternatively, I could forego the tank. It’s just that free is right up my alley.
Here’s the scoop. I have a free 75 gallon Red Sea tank available to me. It’s a G1 and had water in it for about 3 years. Has been dry for 4 weeks now. It doesn’t have any issues now. My wife is interested in the tank.
I’m afraid of filling it with water. I currently have a 750 XXL and trust me, any sound of running water I hear I immediately run to make sure my own tank isn’t leaking. Not a fun way to live.
My question to you refeers is whether I can do anything to prevent future seam failure if I receive the tank? I was thinking about resealing it but reading further, sounds like best bet would be to remove all silicone and add new seams. Is that correct? If so, I can assure you I’m not willing to remove the original silicone. It sounds like new silicone doesn’t bond with old silicone. Is this correct? If so then I couldn’t just plaster the seams with new silicone then could I?
The other option is to buy some glass and euro brace it. I saw a video where tidal gardens did this. Does it really add the stability needed to prevent (rather greatly reduce the possibility) a RS seam burst? Doesn’t seem too hard to add the euro bracing.
Alternatively, I could forego the tank. It’s just that free is right up my alley.