Need some advice

[rickb]

Hey, I had posted a week or so ago, I have a GLASS CAGES tank that has failed at the seam. Not sure if I have to sell everything or what. The problem is that if I can get everything into a rubbermaid I still have no way to light it since my lights are built into the canopy.

So i have to get everything out of my tank, not sure how I am going to catch my pistol. I also have a rock wall and a large mountain that have to come out with the tank since they wont fit though the canopy opening.

I'm at a loss of options right now. I'm not even sure if I have a proper question here. Kind of frustrated.

 

[MIKE NY]

you have no choice ....everything has to come out and either replace the tank or re-seal it....corals can go a few days without lights any longer and you'll have to rig up some lighting for them. Also place in a power head or two for current and aeration.

 

[rickb]

I cant affford to replace it, its also built into a custom cabinet. I'll need to take it a apart and reseal it correctly

 

[pauliwalnuts]

Sorry to hear of your troubles. Taking apart a tank is not a fun thing to do, but it seems as if you have no choice. Maybe some of the local members can come-out and give a hand. Good luck with everything and hope all goes well.
Btw, was the tank still under warranty ?

 

[LatinP]

If the tank is new take it back don't bother trying to reseal it it's on them. Glass cages is always hit or miss unfortunately. Either way I'd rather break down a tank into buckets than have it break itself down on my floor.

 

[pauliwalnuts]

Glass cages is always hit or miss unfortunately.

Why would you say that ? I'm on my second tank with them and no issues (knock on wood). LOl...

 

[LatinP]

Why would you say that ? I'm on my second tank with them and no issues (knock on wood). LOl...

I've never ordered from them but read some reviews online, alot of people have had issues.

 

[MIKE NY]

Why would you say that ? I'm on my second tank with them and no issues (knock on wood). LOl...

your lucky...I bought a new glass gages 65 gal sump and had salt creap all around the base ...just had to re-seal it.

 

[ecchybridLE]

Sucks u have to go through a tank change. I would check your stand construction. If your seals went on the tank it may have been cause by you stand being out plumb or your supports being tweaked. I would call them and see what they say. If u are using a stand bought from them they should replace it.

 

[rkaragozler]

Sorry to hear your emergency,
What size is the tank?
How thick is the glass?
Where is the leak?
When you installed the tank on the stand did you put foam insulation under the tank?