Tank Cracking - Arn't you guys scared?

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fishman256;2975232; said:
I have read that is it recommended that aquariums are replaced approximatly every 10 years. Has anyone heard the same information?
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I don't think that I have any tanks that are less than 10 years. The oldest tank is over 20 years and the silicone is still flexible. As long as the tank hasn't been sitting dry long enough for the silicone to get hard, the tanks should be good for a long time.

As for worrying about whether a tank has enough cross braces or not, it is very simple to add extra ones across the top for peace of mind. I have done this on several tanks and it was a piece of cake. It's also nice to add glass strips underneath the braces so that lids cut to size can fit nice and flush.
 
MEH

Did you know that 95% of what you worry about never ever happens, and of the remaining 5% very little of it actually plays out as bad as your mind makes it to be.

So why let the worries of tomorrow screw up the joys of today and leave you riddled with fears and doubts based on the landscape of yesterday.

Live life with the eyes of a child filled with the look of wild eyed wonder at the newness of the day before you!!
 
Put a 3/4" closed-cell foam mat (not styrofoam) between the tank and stand. That way, as your floor and wood stand warp and sag over time, the rubbery foam mat will adjust (like a car shock). Do not use styrofoam; it is not resilient. Once it compresses it does not spring back.

I could not enjoy sitting in front of my large tanks (especially my 30" deep tank) if there was a slight chance the glass panel could blow out. I have children, so my risk threshold is much lower.

The foam "shock absorber" is one way to lower the risk.

Here is a picture of the foam mat I use. It compresses about 20% with about 8lbs/ frame inch of pressure. That a perfect match for 100 to 180G tanks.

Foam Mat .75 inch at Babies R Us.jpg
 
12voltman is so right.... All-Glass is much better than perfecto... IMHO...

The reality is that anything can happen at any time... don't stop living...!

That being said...

Don't put a "ton", meaning 2000lbs, of water, tank, stand, filters, substrate, and of yeah... ROCKS!!! on something like the floor in your home that was only designed for a couple of hundered pounds... at best.

Breaking may not happen to you while you are there... but, when you move out the floor will be screwed....

Planning is the best insurance... Reinforce the floor and buy a new high quailty tank...!

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just make sure your insurance covers the tank breaking and make sure you pay the premiums. job done. if you have insurance then there is no need to worry as you have no risk because it will all be fixed by someone else.

but no it doesnt worry me, it worries my insurance company :D.
 
I heard the insurance companies will raise the cost for insurance if you ever have an "accident" is that true? Are there some stuff that they won't cover?
 
kevin007;2986302; said:
I heard the insurance companies will raise the cost for insurance if you ever have an "accident" is that true? Are there some stuff that they won't cover?
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of course it will. Home insurance is like car insurance. if you claim for an accident then your premiums will go up. However, if your tank is still under guarantee then you may not need to claim on your insurance but you may be able to claim on the aquarium companies insurance.

teqvet, yes the cost of insurance may outweigh the damage over time but not all of use have tens of thousands of pounds/dollars to fix the damage when it happens but most people can afford a few quid every month for peace of mind.
 
"my hardwood floor will be destroyed."

Why, its only water?

Thinks...(Hmmm maybe its a laminate and the glue comes unstuck.)

Are these floorings really this usless?
 
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