setting up my 100 gallon reef

[avbryce1]

well the tank started leaking yesterday.....its not really any big deal I was really expecting it thats why I havent added anything yet like I said it was a used tank that I got for 25 bucks It held water for 3 weeks before starting to leak I have drained the tank and I plan on re-sealing the entire tank. It just goes to show what kind of trouble you can save yourself by showing a little paitence.

[FragOutpost]

Yikes! Started leaking after 3 weeks? You sure are patient. I would have leak tested it for 2 or 3 days max before starting to fill with sand/rock/saltwater/etc. But that would have just compounded the problem of a leak. Did you have it full of saltwater or just tap?

Well I wish you the best of luck with resealing it and setting it back up. I look forward to seeing it full of corals and fish one day.

[reefergirl]

when you reseal it do you have to take the whole tank apart or can you just replace the silicone on the inside?

[avbryce1]

Originally Posted by reefergirl

when you reseal it do you have to take the whole tank apart or can you just replace the silicone on the inside?

Reefergirl: no you don't have to take the tank all the way apart, the inside needs to be clean and dry and you need to remove as much of the old silicone that you can. make sure to use aquarium silicone and seal all the corners very well let dry for 24 hours and you should be ready to go.

[D12monkey]

SOoooo.... How's this going? You get it all setup.... Best looking tank in the world already?

[FragOutpost]

Yeah, How is your tank coming along? Did you get the leak fixed?
Can't wait to see some updated photos.

[avbryce1]

Originally Posted by FragOutpost

Yikes! Started leaking after 3 weeks? You sure are patient. I would have leak tested it for 2 or 3 days max before starting to fill with sand/rock/saltwater/etc. But that would have just compounded the problem of a leak. Did you have it full of saltwater or just tap?

Well I wish you the best of luck with resealing it and setting it back up. I look forward to seeing it full of corals and fish one day.

I did have sand and saltwater in it so that sucks but I am soooooo happy It happened now rather than a year from now I learned great patience from starting off in this hobby with a nano.