55 gallon tank question

[Mike]

I have a 55 gallon tank that is about 22 years old and hasn't been used for
the last 12 years or so. It has been in storage in a damp moldy basement.
Is it worth trying to clean it up and use or is it likely to leak?

Thanks,

Mike

[Billy]

"Roger Sleet" > wrote in message
...
> Fill it with water, if it holds then fine. I've got tanks over 30
> years
> old and still going strong, at least one of which was in store for
> at
> least 10 years. Silicon does not degenerate with age.
>
> Even if it does leak a good clean and a blob of silicon will cure
> it.
>


I'm not sure how silicon is going to help with a fish tank.

I'd recommend using silicone, myself.

Bah, flame me, couldn't resist. Feeling ornery this morning. <bg>

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