How long ago was your tank manufactured?
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I called Tunze a few years ago because I was concerned about the pressure their wave box would put on my tank. They told me that it may decrease the life span by 10 to 20% (if I recall correctly) as long as the tank is made by "such and such" specifications (all major tank manufactures meet these guidelines). Then told me a tank should last 12 to 15 years. Based on that I was no concerned about using a wave box since I don't plan to have my tank for longer than 5 to 7 years (I sold it after 3 years).
This is a really good topic. May have to do with the quality of the tank mfg and the type of silicone they use. Maybe someone that's ordering a tank from some of the reputable builders can ask them this question. I'm definitely curious to hear what they say would be the typical life of a tank given all else constant...no faulty stand, earthquake, abuse etc.
My Leemar 180g didnt last more than 6 months. It started seperating one morning and thank goodness my wife caught it before it destroyed my house.
I have had John at Advanced Acrylics build a new 180 1 inch Euro braced. Im hoping that this lasts a long time.
Just got to be careful not to scratch the acylic. Also getting a magnetic scraper to work properly is not easy to find.
I have had John at Advanced Acrylics build a new 180 1 inch Euro braced. Im hoping that this lasts a long time.
Just got to be careful not to scratch the acylic. Also getting a magnetic scraper to work properly is not easy to find.
My 400g display tank got wet in 2004. It has a stainless steel (supposedly) powder coated frame - but the frame has been rusting for the past 12 years. My sump is a TruVu tank that I bought used in 1993.
But at my parents house, in my old bedroom, which is now my Dad's office, is my 60g Tall Glass tank (36x16x30) - which as of this weekend is 35 years old. I siliconed the top plastic molding back on a few years ago.
Dave B
But at my parents house, in my old bedroom, which is now my Dad's office, is my 60g Tall Glass tank (36x16x30) - which as of this weekend is 35 years old. I siliconed the top plastic molding back on a few years ago.
Dave B
