tank leak

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  1. Nuebie

    Nuebie Peppermint Shrimp

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    I'm no expert but there's no science to it. Clean the front with a wet towel and dry it. Don't do anything that could get those areas wet and if you see any signs of creep or moisture buy a new tank. I know you just redid the whole set up and your most likely frustrated with it but please don't band aid it. We will all be sad to see a my tank is on my floor thread. I sure hope its OK!
     
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  3. Moxtrain

    Moxtrain Peppermint Shrimp

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    +1. If the creep reappears in the same spot, it's leaking slowly.
     
  4. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    ok, thanks all for the input! I think I'm going to go ahead and order a new tank...the local fish store said it would take 3-21 days to get in so I rather be safe than sorry...it's definitely moist in the lower right corner....it's a slow leak but who knows when it could increase....DAGGG!!! I really don't relish this whole process but I guess I'm glad I found it now....I can look at the positive side, all my glass will be algae free :)
     
  5. Nuebie

    Nuebie Peppermint Shrimp

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    Sorry to hear its a leak... Did you order a bigger tank or the same one?
     
  6. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I'm going to order the same one...it fits very nicely in my living room corner. I'm comfortable with the size it is...54 gallons...not interested in going bigger.
     
  7. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    Writing this down because I've never heard a reefer say that!
     
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  9. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    Sorry to hear that :(

    Neither have I :lol:
     
  10. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    ;D Well, I like being the first one at things. After all the money I've spent specific to this size tank, no way am I starting over with a larger tank
     
  11. sailorguy

    sailorguy Torch Coral

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    I can totally understand that standpoint,and the 54corner is a very nice tank.
     
  12. Nuebie

    Nuebie Peppermint Shrimp

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    Well I cant wait to see the new setup!