Tank Cracking - Arn't you guys scared?

[kevin007]

For those who have 100G+ tanks are you worried about the tanks cracking? Leaks?

I want to buy a new one but I cannot imagine my tank breaking on me, my hardwood floor will be destroyed.

How do you convince yourselves to take this risk?

 

[CHOMPERS]

Flood insurance.






...maybe I should look into some.

 

[dmopar74]

the same way i convince myself to take a shower. shure i could slip and break my neck, and shure my tanks could blow, but why worry bout "what ifs"?

 

[Camshaft Ramrod]

Flood insurance.






...maybe I should look into some.

Well, you do live in the state with the highest risk of flood anyways...

 

[CHOMPERS]

Btw, it is a calculated risk. Statistically it is quite low coming from cracks or leaking seams. There is a better chance of flooding from clogged plumbing or faulty overflows.

 

[kevin007]

Are they statistics really in my favor? How long do they usually last?

Is it safer to buy no brand name acrylic tanks instead of brand name glass tanks?

 

[Eupterus]

Actually after the fact...Yes...Had I known the horror stories I do now.
I do love big tanks though and keep hoping to get my own home so I can keep larger tanks ( 100 +) again. I do think I would take more precautions knowing what a larger tank can do in damage when it leaks.

 

[zerojquan85]

My big tank is cracked.. but its repaired... its been 3 months since the repair.. and so far so good.. Its a 150 gallon... bottom right corner is cracked....

I think u need to be sure that the area is level and ur tank isn't wobble.. and also make sure u have reinforcement bracing on it.... to prevent the tank from moving.....

Best advice i can say is if ur house is not big enough.. DONT get a big tank... avoid areas that you travel alot.. in and out of the house...

 

[kevin007]

My house is 4000 sq ft, I plan to place it on a load bearing wall (next to house's outer wall)

I prefer to place it in the middle of my my house though, next to a wall, I don't know how much load it can take though.

I have no idea what my basement looks like because it is finished.

How did you tank crack? I think I want a 5x2x2 150Gallon tank.

 

[tcarswell]

Nah nah worries here , Keep it level and inspect it well before installing. I am not going to jinx myself but if you have a good stand and the tank is level front to back and side to side. You are all good.