As I was about to do a WC on the 260G this last weekend, what I have been paranoid about eventually came true. The silicone between the euro-brace and one of length glass panels is starting to crack. I'll spare all the details, but I've drained the tank basically gave the Lei and two severums to my brother in law. I'll set up a small tank for the gold nugget and blue phantom (kids are attached to them the most as they are the first in the tank).
I'm aware of my options to reseal everything again, but one thing is certain is I cannot have this tank filled in my living and around my family. My brother-in-law(s) will put it in his garage (he doesn't care about water in there LOL) and perhaps they will take apart and reseal. I'll probably just give him my sump and plumbing.
I'm going to keep the metal stand, wood rap, and equipment. I'm going to step away from a bit and see what I want to do. I'm leaning towards a very similar set-up from what I have now but with most likely an acrylic tank this time around. I've learned a lot with this tank, and I know what I would do differently if I was to redo in terms of filtration and design. I've also learned tons of this forum and inspired by some of the awesome tanks on here. I may hit up some of you that have had custom acrylic tanks to get your inputs too...
Anyway, it sucks and just top of mind and wanted to share. I'll still "stop by" now and then, and, I'll share IF I end up setting up the replacement peninsula tank.
I'm aware of my options to reseal everything again, but one thing is certain is I cannot have this tank filled in my living and around my family. My brother-in-law(s) will put it in his garage (he doesn't care about water in there LOL) and perhaps they will take apart and reseal. I'll probably just give him my sump and plumbing.
I'm going to keep the metal stand, wood rap, and equipment. I'm going to step away from a bit and see what I want to do. I'm leaning towards a very similar set-up from what I have now but with most likely an acrylic tank this time around. I've learned a lot with this tank, and I know what I would do differently if I was to redo in terms of filtration and design. I've also learned tons of this forum and inspired by some of the awesome tanks on here. I may hit up some of you that have had custom acrylic tanks to get your inputs too...
Anyway, it sucks and just top of mind and wanted to share. I'll still "stop by" now and then, and, I'll share IF I end up setting up the replacement peninsula tank.
