Leaving a tank dry for a year

[DenisD]

Hey everyone, I have had a 55 gallons tank running for a year now which I bought brand new. Due to upgrading to a larger tank I don't have room for this till probably a year from now when I get a house or what not.

When I take this tank down and store it in my parent's basement for a year, Should I fill it with water during storage or just leave it empty?

I am not sure if either of these options afect the longetivity of the tank? Is the seal going to last longer if I leave it full versus empty?

Thanks!

 

[MHcblues119]

take the tank and wrap it in bouble rap thats wat i did with my really old 55g

 

[Volenti]

Clean the tank well before you store it way, nothing worse than trying to clean years old crud from a tank, plus it will be ready to sell if you need to offload it for whatever reason.

 

[PinkPanther]

It will be fine sitting dry.

 

[dacox]

I'd just empty it of all the gravel and whatknot and clean it out really well. There shouldn't be any problem leaving it sitting for a year. I've done that a bunch of times. I'd make sure to cover it too though because a lot of dust and stuff can accumulate in a year, especially in a basement or something.