How old was the tank I just bought in which I was told it was 7 or 8 years old…you may ask?

[AydenLincoln]

Obviously it isn’t. It’s more like 20 years old oh and should I mention I ended up with a ton of equipment dumped on me that is now garbage bound. I said no to the rocks and I knew I wasn’t going to use the sump. When I saw it in person I figured it was probably closer to 10 years old. And it means the equipment and the tank/stand is a lot older than I thought/was told. And I know people may forget or lose track of time. My concern is it won’t hold up for as long as I need it to. And I discovered the brand is All Glass according to two different people on Facebook. I unfortunately wasn’t able to see these things when I saw the tank or in the photos or in person due to not being visible without being completely gutted/cleaned first as I’ve been doing. That being said I do think the tank is in really good condition considering the age. And I don’t think it’s a complete loss and I know it held water. I hope it continues to though.

 

[RedReefer]

Dang 20 years,…

 

[Fish Fan]

All-Glass, I should have thought of that!

I have a very low bar for using used/old tanks, and I've never had a real problem. I pick them up off the side of the road sometimes, never had a problem.

That said, being that this is a marine tank, and you wouldn't want to have a problem and then have to break down Hewbie's home later, it might be worth just resealing it. It's a process, but it's not difficult. I have A LOT of experience resealing tanks, and if I can help you I would be glad to, but admittedly I've never had to reseal a "Reef-Ready" tank with those overflows.

As always, good luck!

 

[twentyleagues]

All-Glass, I should have thought of that!

I have a very low bar for using used/old tanks, and I've never had a real problem. I pick them up off the side of the road sometimes, never had a problem.

That said, being that this is a marine tank, and you wouldn't want to have a problem and then have to break down Hewbie's home later, it might be worth just resealing it. It's a process, but it's not difficult. I have A LOT of experience resealing tanks, and if I can help you I would be glad to, but admittedly I've never had to reseal a "Reef-Ready" tank with those overflows.

As always, good luck!

Those overflows are easy to reseal its just siliconed in place no big deal. If you can reseal the tank thats a breeze.

 

[AydenLincoln]

Dang 20 years,…

Right? Here’s the odd thing. The sump was made in 2004, the stand in 2002, the canopy in 2010. And the tank I don’t know when. I was told they were all bought new a the lfs. But how/why does it have all different dates? And the only way the sump was getting in there was by removing the entire tank off the stand.

 

[Fish Fan]

Those overflows are easy to reseal its just siliconed in place no big deal. If you can reseal the tank thats a breeze.

I've owned several of these Reef-Ready tanks, but never resealed one.

When I redo the silicon on a standard tank, I scrape it all out, clean it well with acetone, and then reseal.

How can you clean the old silicon off the edges of the overflows, without hurting the acrylic overflows themselves?

I'm genuinely asking

Right? Here’s the odd thing. The sump was made in 2004, the stand in 2002, the canopy in 2010. And the tank I don’t know when. I was told they were all bought new a the lfs. But how/why does it have all different dates? And the only way the sump was getting in there was by removing the entire tank off the stand.

Sheesh! I feel for you, it's tough to buy used gear sometimes.

I'd clean the tank up and water test it, then go from there. I don't think you'll be disappointed, and I'm hoping for the best for you and Hewbie!

 

[twentyleagues]

Right? Here’s the odd thing. The sump was made in 2004, the stand in 2002, the canopy in 2010. And the tank I don’t know when. I was told they were all bought new a the lfs. But how/why does it have all different dates? And the only way the sump was getting in there was by removing the entire tank off the stand.

Could have sat in an lfs for a while or they lied. At this point does it matter? Reseal the tank and move on. The glass isnt going to degrade other than scratches so its still serviceable you are just going to need to do some work. If anything is going to fail it will be the silicone. Its too bad it was not represented correctly but there is little you can do now. ( this is not meant to be harsh just matter of fact)

 

[twentyleagues]

I've owned several of these Reef-Ready tanks, but never resealed one.

When I redo the silicon on a standard tank, I scrape it all out, clean it well with acetone, and then reseal.

How can you clean the old silicon off the edges of the overflows, without hurting the acrylic overflows themselves?

I'm genuinely asking


Sheesh! I feel for you, it's tough to buy used gear sometimes.

I'd clean the tank up and water test it, then go from there. I don't think you'll be disappointed, and I'm hoping for the best for you and Hewbie!

Silicone doesnt stick the same to plastic it usually peals right off, clean up with some alcohol.

I just replaced an overflow on my 180g rr cut out the overflow cleaned the glass and if I hadn't cracked the overflow I would not have had to buy a new one. The silicone pealed right off of the old one. Then I did something stupid as usual and cost myself $100. Oh well

 

[Fish Fan]

Silicone doesnt stick the same to plastic it usually peals right off, clean up with some alcohol.

Yes, of course. But I know it needs a little "help" to come off the acrylic, and if you use a razor blade or anything else, I worry that you'd scratch the acrylic. Just a concern I have, as mentioned, I've never tried to get the silicon off one of these Reef-Ready tanks.

Again, I have resealed many, many standard tanks (I even resealed tanks as something of a "service" for a local pet store where I wasn't even an employee lol!).

And, I would like to help Hewbie if I can

 

[Tamberav]

I had a chuckle at them sending a burnt power bar with… like what!

 

[AydenLincoln]

I had a chuckle at them sending a burnt power bar with… like what!

Someone who doesn’t want to throw things away and thinks it’s worth something and used it for years. Don’t worry I’ll do it for them!

 

[Tamberav]

Someone who doesn’t want to throw things away? Don’t worry I’ll do it for them!

You sure you don’t want to use it? Ha!

 

[twentyleagues]

Yes, of course. But I know it needs a little "help" to come off the acrylic, and if you use a razor blade or anything else, I worry that you'd scratch the acrylic. Just a concern I have, as mentioned, I've never tried to get the silicon off one of these Reef-Ready tanks.

Again, I have resealed many, many standard tanks (I even resealed tanks as something of a "service" for a local pet store where I wasn't even an employee lol!).

And, I would like to help Hewbie if I can

It was not that bad really. Also not the first time I have done it. I just turned on a long youtube video sat down and started picking. Some bits were a little more stubborn but all in all not terrible. The bad part came after I had cleaned it all up gave it citric acid bath to get all the hard water scale off and set it against the wall and knocked my large rock structure over on it and cracked it.

 

[AydenLincoln]

You sure you don’t want to use it? Ha!

Nope I like the roof over my head thank you very much.

 

[Fish Fan]

It was not that bad really. Also not the first time I have done it. I just turned on a long youtube video sat down and started picking. Some bits were a little more stubborn but all in all not terrible. The bad part came after I had cleaned it all up gave it citric acid bath to get all the hard water scale off and set it against the wall and knocked my large rock structure over on it and cracked it.

Yeah! The worst part of resealing a tank is picking or scraping out the old silicon Put on YouTube reefing videos, or your favorite band, and go for it lol!

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

What am I missing? What's wrong with the tank that's prompting the discussion to remove silicone and reseal it?

 

[Fish Fan]

What am I missing? What's wrong with the tank that's prompting the discussion to remove silicone and reseal it?

Nothing, in my very humble opinion. I'd absolutely roll with this tank. But the OP has a very nice fish, and no one would want to have to break a tank down after it's been set up.

#Hewbie lol!

Of course, your milage may vary.