redtailfool said:
Well I've also had a couple of AGA 75's that sprung leaks that were only about 3-4 months old. I still would buy an AGA over a perfecto though.
The life span of a tank
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Well I've also had a couple of AGA 75's that sprung leaks that were only about 3-4 months old. I still would buy an AGA over a perfecto though.
vanimate said:
At 3 months then you should be covered by the warranty. The only aga tank that leaked on me is a 75G that sat on a VERY uneven (more than 2 inches difference ) surface for more than a year.
I had an old 52gal. flat back hex that was about 25 years old that I gave to my son-in-law. He's using it now. I have an old 55gal. that is being used as the sump for my DIY wet-dry on the 180gal. The date of mfg. sticker on the bottom says Aug. 1989. I guess as long as the sealant does not become brittle, they can last a long time.
Ive only had one tank spring a leak while in use,normally tanks should last decades as long as they dont sit dry.tanks dry for more than a year theres about 50% chance it will leak
I recently bought about ten 15 gallon aquariums off a guy I used to work for (he used to own an aquarium shop). After I got them back to my shop, I noticed that they were old Odell aquariums. I asked my friend the history of them because I didn't think that were from his old shop. It turned out they were originally in an aquarium shop that I use to shop at when I was 8 years old, I am now 36, these tanks are pushing 30 years old!!!! No leaks yet. I have an old metaframe brand metal frame slate bottom aquarium but I don't know if it holds water or not. I think it's from the late 50's or earlt 60's. It seems to me the smaller aquariums hold up better than larger ones. I have had a 125 great Lakes aquarium split a seam more than once...
Joel
Joel
There is greater chance of flooding from leaking filters or over filling from WC than from tank failure. I am not aware that glass tank in continuous use can fail spontaneously from old age. There is life span of O rings in canister filters, but not the silicone seal in glass tank in continuous use. Flooding accident can occur because the hose in your sump system or canister comes off, and even a tiny air pump hose coming off can drain the tank if undiscovered over a weekend. Tanks usually fail from unstable placement, impact from moving, or drying of silicone seal in garage storage. As far as insurance coverage, I am not aware of exclusion clause of fish tanks in home policy. If you are paranoid about flooding, place all your fish tanks in the garage or basement where flooding can't do much damage. To me, a show tank is a living art that belongs to the living area where everyone can appreciate, and it makes no sense to hide it in the dirty basement no visitors can appreciate.
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I had a tank up til about two years ago that was 25 years old and never leaked.
I was in the garage reaching over it to get something from the shelf and my belt buckle chipped the corner......next day I bought a shop vac.
I was in the garage reaching over it to get something from the shelf and my belt buckle chipped the corner......next day I bought a shop vac.
