Trying to avoid a lesson learned...

[Tsn]

Bought a 120g tall second hand the other day. Re sealed it then filled it and am starting to worry about the seals. The top brace wasnt really attached when I got it so I built an aluminum top trim and braces. What do you guys think about these seams? Is this tank garbage without rebuilding? I'm wondering if the seams are weak due to the brace not being set properly.

 

[BIG-G]

I would probably reseal the whole tank.
But I’m overly cautious when it comes to things like this.
I’ve had a few leaks over the years and seen first hand the damage that can be caused.
You could add some bracing down the sides.
It’s not as aesthetically pleasing but it will add another layer of sealing and strength.
I’ve done this for a friend that happens to own a LFS.
He had a 125 that was used for quarantine in a back room. He didn’t care about looks he just wanted it to not leak.
Its still running without any problems.

All that being said.
Their are a few factors to consider in this particular situation.
Is the tank in a place that if it leaked or failed it wouldn’t cause much damage?
Having filled the tank and watching it for a while, does it seem stable or is it continuing to get worse?
If you answered yes then I would just bite the bullet and get it over with.

 

[Tsn]

Thanks for the feedback. That's pretty much what I needed. The tank is in my living room.. The bubbles seem to have stabilized for now at least. I will monitor it for the next couple of days. But most likely am going to just rebuild it. It's not worth the stress.