Second hand tank worried it will break

[skitterkins]

So I have a large tank and I'm always worried it's going to leak or explode, I have checked the sides no water.. Yet.. What are the chances of this tank living.. Should I be worried??

 

[Ian086]

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So I have a large tank and I'm always worried it's going to leak or explode, I have checked the sides no water.. Yet.. What are the chances of this tank living.. Should I be worried??

I honestly wouldn't worry about it. From the picture, it looks quite modern. Many people here have had tanks for +20yrs, some longer....

 

[JonnyLotto]

The only age failures I've ever experienced have always been the plastics in the hood and even that's only been with fluorescent tube lights.

 

[ShellBeaumont]

I bought a second hand tank and discovered that it leaked so I put a load of aquarium sealant on the joins and it is now perfect. If you're worried about getting leaks then maybe do this as a precautionary measure? The sealant was really cheap online, think I got mine on eBay with free delivery!

 

[BillD]

For what it is worth I have a tank I built around 1967. It is actually very poorly built with lots of bubbles in the silicone. It was done with a squeeze tube and one of the sides slipped at the bottom so it isn't straight. It still holds water.

 

[ashleynicole]

My 55 gallon was given to me. I had it dry for a few years with reptiles. Its been up and running the last couple years with no issues. It is at least 20 years old.

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[tnfinfan]

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So I have a large tank and I'm always worried it's going to leak or explode, I have checked the sides no water.. Yet.. What are the chances of this tank living.. Should I be worried??

Why worry? If the tank hasn't leaked yet and it's properly supported on a stand, it's fine. I know there are dishonest folks out there who sell leaking tanks but you would know by now if you'd bought one.

 

[Joefish...]

Is that glass? If it's not I wouldn't worry