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How Long Do Tanks Last? Angrie.Woman 03-11-2005
Posted by Richard Sexton on March 12, 2005, 1:23 am
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>Hee Hee - stupid fish!

They're all stupid :-)

>Thanks for the answers. I won't worry about it then. The tank does have a
>leak, it's at the very top somewhere. I've never bothered trying to fix it
>because I think it would entail taking off the trim around the top. I just
>don't fill the tank up quite all the way.

Keep in mind that if there is not a continuous bead of silicone
between the trmi and the tank thenby capilliary action water
can seep out under it. You usually notice this by white
mineral depostits on the glass near the area where this happens.


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Posted by Angrie.Woman on March 12, 2005, 11:36 am
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> >Hee Hee - stupid fish!
>
> They're all stupid :-)
>
>>Thanks for the answers. I won't worry about it then. The tank does have a
>>leak, it's at the very top somewhere. I've never bothered trying to fix it
>>because I think it would entail taking off the trim around the top. I just
>>don't fill the tank up quite all the way.
>
> Keep in mind that if there is not a continuous bead of silicone
> between the trmi and the tank thenby capilliary action water
> can seep out under it. You usually notice this by white
> mineral depostits on the glass near the area where this happens.

Hey! Did you sneak in here and look at my tank??? :)

Actually, I think that's exactly what is happening. While I don't see any
crud built up on the inside, the water drips down one spot the back, leaving
a white trail after a bit. As long as I keep the water beneath that trim,
I'm fine.

If I ever get a bigger tank, I'll try to fix it before adding anything to
it.

A



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