new tank cracked right after fill up

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  1. BrianJ

    BrianJ Peppermint Shrimp

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    Finished filling my nuvo 30 gallon 20 mins later the seam cracked and 30 gallons spilled to the floor. I'm so majorly bummed right now, so much for my new tank build. :/ finished filling the front 25 gallons last night it was fine. I don't understand..
     
    BrianJ, Mar 22, 2013
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  2. Nuebie

    Nuebie Peppermint Shrimp

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    That sucks! So sorry to hear it
     
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  3. Mrhighline

    Mrhighline Fire Shrimp

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    Sucks. I lost a 40 breeder a few months ago same way ... Was yours drilled?
     
    Mrhighline, Mar 22, 2013
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  4. BrianJ

    BrianJ Peppermint Shrimp

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    No it's an aio.
     
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  5. Marty

    Marty Stylophora

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    Very, very sorry to hear that. :cry:
     
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  6. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    Did you buy this new?
     
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  7. oldfishkeeper

    oldfishkeeper Giant Squid

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    I'm so sorry about your tank :( please don't let this deter you from your quest!
     
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  8. BrianJ

    BrianJ Peppermint Shrimp

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    Thank you for the kind words.
     
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  9. BrianJ

    BrianJ Peppermint Shrimp

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    Yes Devin it was a brand new tank ill call innovative marine monday to see what they can do.
     
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  10. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    nuvo tanks suck.......make the LFS give you a refund and get another type of tank. I have heard many say they have cracked
     
    schackmel, Mar 22, 2013
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