How Long Do Tanks Last?

"Richard Sexton" wrote in message
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Hee Hee - stupid fish!

They're all stupid :-)

Thanks for the answers. I won't worry about it then. The tank does have a
leak, it's at the very top somewhere. I've never bothered trying to fix it
because I think it would entail taking off the trim around the top. I just
don't fill the tank up quite all the way.

Keep in mind that if there is not a continuous bead of silicone
between the trmi and the tank thenby capilliary action water
can seep out under it. You usually notice this by white
mineral depostits on the glass near the area where this happens.

Hey! Did you sneak in here and look at my tank???

Actually, I think that's exactly what is happening. While I don't see any
crud built up on the inside, the water drips down one spot the back, leaving
a white trail after a bit. As long as I keep the water beneath that trim,
I'm fine.

If I ever get a bigger tank, I'll try to fix it before adding anything to
it.

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