StepanLevin
Aquarium Advice Newbie
I'm new to the hobby so just a brief intro:
I have an Aqueon 10g starter tank I use to support a fantail goldfish a friend of a friend could no longer care for. In addition to the standard HoB filter I've added a DIY container filter for additional biological and mechanical filtration. Based on recent water tests it seems like the habitat has cycled and there are no glaring concerns.
I recently received a used 20g for free. I know it was manufactured in 1991 and has likely been resealed at least once. The previous owner advised that I reseal it as it had not been used since their "mom had passed". I take this to mean that it has been sitting dry for at least a year if not longer.
I have attempted to reseal the tank and am currently water testing it. It has been full for roughly 12-18hrs with no signs of leaking, I intend to leave it full for at least 48hrs.
My concern is with the condition of the joint seals as they appear with the tank full and whether there is a way to visibily determine if they are no good. Here are some images for reference:
Here is a link to more images if they are would be helpful:https://imgur.com/a/MSJs7Ut
I have an Aqueon 10g starter tank I use to support a fantail goldfish a friend of a friend could no longer care for. In addition to the standard HoB filter I've added a DIY container filter for additional biological and mechanical filtration. Based on recent water tests it seems like the habitat has cycled and there are no glaring concerns.
I recently received a used 20g for free. I know it was manufactured in 1991 and has likely been resealed at least once. The previous owner advised that I reseal it as it had not been used since their "mom had passed". I take this to mean that it has been sitting dry for at least a year if not longer.
I have attempted to reseal the tank and am currently water testing it. It has been full for roughly 12-18hrs with no signs of leaking, I intend to leave it full for at least 48hrs.
My concern is with the condition of the joint seals as they appear with the tank full and whether there is a way to visibily determine if they are no good. Here are some images for reference:
Here is a link to more images if they are would be helpful:https://imgur.com/a/MSJs7Ut