Ugh I think my new tank has a leak :-(

[solchitlins]

I think my new 110 gal I just bought has a leak :-(

I washed it all down and filled it up, this bead of water reforms after a few minutes, I'm praying it's just from water trapped between the frame and the stand from my cleaning but I'm fearing the worst.
The thing is the silicone looks perfect, actually too perfect considering the tank is dated 2001.

Maybe someone redid it and did a poor job? I don't understand.

My plan is to leave it full over night and see if it stops and dries up. I reason if it fails no one will be around to get hurt and it's on the front porch anyways.

I'm totally bumming out.

I have silicone but suck at doing it, I tried once and failed so bad.
Anyone willing to help redo it, I'll pay with beer and $$$, I'm in Bloomfield Hills Michigan

 

[strollo22]

Lower the water level an inch and mark a line where it is. Then when you look in the morning you'll know for sure if it's leaking


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[strollo22]

And why is the leg on that stand bent? Coincidental how it's "leaking" right Above that bend


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[solchitlins]

those stands are bent so you can slide a tank under the top one. I have no idea where the leak is, I think its maybe on the underside and the water is just trickling down the lowest leg because the porch isn't level.

 

[Source310]

those stands are bent so you can slide a tank under the top one. I have no idea where the leak is, I think its maybe on the underside and the water is just trickling down the lowest leg because the porch isn't level.

Your tank has to be level otherwise there will be excessive pressure on the side that Is low.
Its just a matter of time when you hear your tank pop

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[solchitlins]

I still have hope that it's just water stuck between the trim and the glass from me washing it, but I just looked and the bead of water still reforms after I wipe it away

 

[you already know]

Since you think it is water trapped in the frame take a shop vac and suck the water out the frame after that it's a leak if it continue


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[solchitlins]

man, it's not my day.
I got worried so I started a siphon with a old sump tube and accidentally swallowed some disgusting filthy vinegar tank water that shot down my throat :-(
I'll let it dry, level it and try again tomorrow.

How do I go about leveling it anyways?

 

[Strider68]

I would just shim it

 

[jeremoose]

I wouldn't worry too much, re-siliconing a tank is really simple to do