frankdontsurf Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 So for the last week when I wipe my glass on the lower right of my 10 gallon it seems to leave wet streaks, I figure it was random water from the counter or from the rag. Today I woke up early, and did what I love to do...raid the tank with a spot lamp to see who is lurking on the rocks. The bottom seam on the right seems to have water, I wiped it and it hasn't refilled. I'm pretty sure it's a slow leak.. I mean it's not even enough to overflow the bottom plastic brim. It feels like I'm imagining this. How worried should I be? What can I do to verify the leak? Should I just go buy a tank, do a leak test and transfer it all over? Link to comment
Formula462 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I have tanks that I'm pretty sure have load bearing salt creep in some places. Link to comment
rshober Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 I think Petco is having their $1 per gallon sale starting Sunday, at select locations. Maybe it's time to go bigger? Link to comment
frankdontsurf Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 I have tanks that I'm pretty sure have load bearing salt creep in some places. You might be right, I just slid a credit card under the tank, only the right side lets me get it in there. It didn't come out wet but if I am able to slide a card in by that side then something is off-set. I would imagine for complete even support i'd need the entire frame around the tank touching. At least it's only a 10 gallon. I think Petco is having their $1 per gallon sale starting Sunday, at select locations. Maybe it's time to go bigger? I was joking about that last week. I'm pretty sure my missus will think it's a set up. It very well may be time to move on up. Link to comment
gulfsurfer101 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Do it. Get the 20L you've been dreaming of or that 40br you know you wanted. Link to comment
Mstefa1 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 The plastic frame only adds support and hides their rough cuts, poorly aligned panels, and terrible silicon job. A tank leak is always a cause for concern, however being able to slide something in the frame isn't necessarily an issue. A 10g is so small, there isn't very many stresses on those edges. It's certainly something to monitor, but don't blow a sprocket over it. If your tank leaked out, you would probably have ~7 gallons on the floor. While never a good thing, it wouldn't be the end of the world. Now if I lost 60 gallons onto the floor... I also second that it's probably salt creep that is containing moisture and transferring it back to your rag / paper towel. Just something to consider. However if you have been dying for an upgrade, it's never a bad time. Link to comment
hey Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 A 20 longs glass is almost twice as thick as a 10g which is a huge plus. 10g's to me have always felt a bump away from disaster. Link to comment
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