Salt deposits on outside of tank?

[amatharu147]

Hello,

I think i know the problem, but i got a fresh water tank, the tank is about 5 years old, fish are doing great. I always add a bit of salt each water changing, and i noticed there has been a lot of salt depoist showing up at the botton of the tank, around the plastic trim at the bottom. There is no signs of a lack(puddles). Any sugguestions? I think is could be a very small leak.

 

[tropicfishman]

You could drain the tank, put all the water in a bunch of buckets to re use, remove all gravel and completely wipe down and let dry out and reseal the tank around the area, its a big process though and takes 24 hours at least for the silicone to completely set

 

[DeFeKt]

yea but you shouldn't refill the tank after 24 hrs either. it will not be cured and you will get the area peeling.

 

[rich311k]

How large is the tank?

 

[amatharu147]

Its a 30 Gal Tank. How long will it take to cure?

 

[rich311k]

I was wondering because if it were a small one. It would probably not be that much to just replace it.