bought a used 90 help:( am i screwed

[Kamreefer]

so after after buying a used 90 reef ready im a little worried i was checking the seams and when i was inspecting the right side of tank where the side meets the back side of the tank i notice the side glass is not flush with the black glass? if i run my finger across it dips to when i get to the seam is this a bad sign should i get rid of the tank?


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[bryman]

That looks pretty normal to me. Sometimes glass doesn't line up perfectly; what's more important is the condition of the silicone seal and support of the frame.

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[Kamreefer]

thx so how do i determine the condition of the seal?

 

[madjoe]

Have u ever resealed a tank before if not u could make it worse just saying. If its dry and brittle its no good soft and flexible is good ive seen worse that held water fine . But if u plan on haveing tank a long time mines been up 12 yrs or so either redo or find new tank which i understand isnt cheap but cleaning up 90 gal of salt water isnt either unless in basement thats not finished lol

 

[cet98]

thx so how do i determine the condition of the seal?

fill it up with water outside and do a leak test.....better to have 90 gallons of freshwater in your yard than 90 gallons of saltwater on your floor....

 

[Kamreefer]

tru dont want that

 

[Pfisherman]

I would try it. chances are in your favor that it will be fine, resealing a tank is often more dangerous than letting it go. my vote is to replace it if your scared and use it if your a man.

 

[Naturalreef]

I think it is fine also.