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Re: Your opinion
Frauley Elson wrote:
>
> As an aside, I just had my third 33 gallon tank lose its silicone seal and empty this
> year. It had never happened to me before, in 34 years of fish-keeping, and now three
> eight/nine year old tanks have popped since June. Today's victim was sp. Sao gabriel
> lyretail, a beautiful apisto. What is this world coming to?
> -Gary
>
Hi Gary!
What silicone do you use? Is it a brand name or the cheapest possible?
There is/can be a big difference in lifespan between the two. I have
DIY tanks (20-40gal, 80-150 litres) more than 15 years old that still
are going strong.
Another aspect is how much strain you put on the seal itself. A tank
were the silicone only seals corners lasts longer than a tank where
the silicone also acts as "cement" and holds the tank together.
Shame about the fish though, hope you find them again.
/Fredrik
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