ClownTriggerDude Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 We have a Oceanic BioCube that has water in it for over 2 months, and now there's three tiny leaks between the black lower rim and glass. Do not, know why. Is there a silicone, glue, epoxy ect, that can be applied while it's wet ? Link to comment
seabass Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 The problem isn't that uncommon. Read through some of these threads and get some ideas: http://www.nano-reef.com/index.php?s=9a0234fa64fa8c16c2ac599c542f2cb4&app=googlecse#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=biocube%20leak%20top&gsc.sort= The answer might be contacting Oceanic, lowering the water level, modifying the media chambers, using silicone to seal it (lowering the water level for a couple of days or moving the contents to a temp tank). The water might be wicking up to the top (like on a cord); moving equipment might help. Link to comment
ClownTriggerDude Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 I'll read several of the threads. I can't believe theirs so many and in different areas. I have done some modification's and not even using the hood and light, as I have a Kessil over it. should just get a normal tank and a sump, but it's my wife's tank and she likes the look of the tank. Just as a quick question/ answer, what are people using to seal the leaks on the outside while it's full of water ? Link to comment
gulfsurfer101 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Remove the chambers and drill it. Simplest best plan I could think of. Link to comment
seabass Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Just as a quick question/ answer, what are people using to seal the leaks on the outside while it's full of water ? I don't think you can really seal it while it's still leaking. You could probably lower the water level (for a couple of days) and seal it with aquarium silicone. Have you really examined how the water it reaching the top rim? There might be a simple change that will stop it from getting that high. Remove the chambers and drill it. Simplest best plan I could think of. That would work too. Link to comment
Chadf Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I thought he said in the first post it's leaking from the bottom rim? Link to comment
seabass Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I thought he said in the first post it's leaking from the bottom rim?Oh, you're right; I don't know why I was thinking it was the top rim. Then sorry no, you can't fix it with water in the tank (and drilling it won't solve this particular problem). Link to comment
ClownTriggerDude Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 I agree. I've now found many leaks, all around the bottom. I'm using paper towels and a air drier to dry off the areas of the rim and glass, then watch, and I can see water bubbles starting them to a leak. There's so many that trying to fix it makes no sense. I'll give Oceanic a call giving them a piece of my mind, then think about getting a different tank ! It's only 2.5 years old. Can you apply new silicone (or other products) over the existing silicone ? I found a local used 28g JBJ nano cube for $100 if I choose not to fix mine ? Link to comment
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