Will my tank leak again?

[Ratman2050]

Only takes a fraction of a inch worth of difference in the floor making it uneven, this will put stress on the aquarium and will more then likely
cause it to break somewhere, could be the frame that cracks, or you could lose a entire pane of glass.

It does happen.

precaution you can take, lay down something thick and soft under the aquarium.
No, not your comforter from your bed. I suggest insulation board that is used on the exterior of
buildings/houses.
a 4x8 sheet that is 1/2" thick can be had for $8 at Home Depot.

Okay, I've got a couple of questions. I can understand the wooden porch causing unevenness, but a solid concrete floor? As long as the floor was built even, how can it cause a stress fracture on the tank?

Also, if I can't do the water test on concrete or the wooden porch, where else would you suggest doing it? The only other place I can think of is the garage which is concrete as well but would be more uneven than the concrete/carpet floor I have it in now.

And lastly, is this the insulation board you are referring to: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053.

Your help is greatly appreciated, thanks.

 

[z400]

Well you can do your leak test wherever you want, i cant stop you from doing what you want with your stuff.

Just stating the fact that hard floors are not a good idea to leak test large aquariums on.
Unless your concrete floor was lazer cut, highly doubt it is 100% true and even.

What im saying is, your concrete floor, there could be a ripple in it somewhere/anywhere where the frame
of the aquarium comes in contact with the floor. This ripple could be an 1/8" deep or tall and stretch 5-10 inches.
That ripple is either not supporting your aquarium in that area, or pressing against your aquarium in that area.
You lay down a piece of foam, the foam will 'soften the blow' of that ripple or imperfection.


This is the stuff im referring to - http://www.homedepot.com/Building-M...NT_ID&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&langId=-1


I purchased something similar to this - http://www.homedepot.com/Building-M...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

 

[Ratman2050]

Well you can do your leak test wherever you want, i cant stop you from doing what you want with your stuff.

Just stating the fact that hard floors are not a good idea to leak test large aquariums on.
Unless your concrete floor was lazer cut, highly doubt it is 100% true and even.


This is the stuff im referring to - http://www.homedepot.com/Building-M...NT_ID&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053&langId=-1


I purchased something similar to this - http://www.homedepot.com/Building-M...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

Well I understand I can do it anywhere I want, I was just asking where you recommend I should leak test it given my options..

 

[z400]

You can use your stand to do the leak test.

However, if your not using the bottom half of the stand for anything, i highly suggest cutting down some 2x4's for 2 center braces for the front
and the back of that stand. wouldnt hurt to extend the braces down to the floor either.
And use the plywood you mentioned on the top.

 

[Ratman2050]

You can use your stand to do the leak test.

However, if your not using the bottom half of the stand for anything, i highly suggest cutting down some 2x4's for 2 center braces for the front
and the back of that stand. wouldnt hurt to extend the braces down to the floor either.
And use the plywood you mentioned on the top.

Alright, I'm not sure how to do that because I'm a DIY novice, but I'll try and do some research, not sure how to secure the wood and metal together.

 

[z400]

You could use some construction adhesive, or cut the wood so it is slightly larger then the gap so it fits in between the top rail and the bottom rail snuggly.

You could also drill 2 holes and run 2 screws through the top rail into the wood.

 

[Ratman2050]

You could use some construction adhesive, or cut the wood so it is slightly larger then the gap so it fits in between the top rail and the bottom rail snuggly.

You could also drill 2 holes and run 2 screws through the top rail into the wood.

Alright, I'll see what I can do, thanks.