Storing empty tank

We kept a 325l (75 gallon?) in a basement for 3 or 4 years, no problem.

/Martin

On Wed, 27 Aug 2003 10:22:49 -0400, "al"
wrote:

Hi folks,

I have three tanks - which I enjoy grealty. but I am getting really busy at
work etc and the the cleaning and water changes on the three are getting to
be a time problem. I am thinking of retiring my 33g and keeping my 75g and
10 g( for fry) going. ( I also have an isolation tank going but I am not
counting that.

The question - How can I store the tank safely - I Hear that if not done
right the silicone seal will dry and crack and therefore I may run the risk
of a leak when I re-fill etc.

The silicone should last just fine. I've stored tanks for years
without problems.
John



I don't want to sell the tank at this stage because it is fairly new and has
a good filter.

Thanks

Al

The question - How can I store the tank safely - I Hear that if not done
right the silicone seal will dry and crack and therefore I may run the risk
of a leak when I re-fill etc.


You're hearing an old story from when tanks use to be built
with metal frames and tar to hold the glass in. Those did
dry out (they'd dry out even with water, but detritus would
plug small leaks). Left dry for a few years almost guarenteed
a leaker.

Today's silicone doesn't dry out, in or out of water.
Go ahead and store it.

Bob

"al" wrote in
:

The question - How can I store the tank safely - I Hear that if not
done right the silicone seal will dry and crack and therefore I may
run the risk of a leak when I re-fill etc.


I had 2 empty glass tanks outside in the texas heat for 2 years and now
back in use with not a drop having squeezed out of either.

In article , al
writes
and the the cleaning and water changes on the three are getting to be a
time problem.

Don't know if it is interest to you, but I recently installed a bit of
plumbing into my tanks that allows me to do water changes very fast,
sitting on the floor in front of the tank without even opening the lid.
This made a huge difference to my tank. Instead of big water changes
every 2-3 weeks, with wet carpets and hard work, I now do twice-weekly
10% water changes with no effort and in a lot less time.

It might be worth reconsidering getting rid of a tank if the main
problem is the time spent on maintenance. The whole installation only
took a couple of hours and cost around 25 UKP (about $40 I think). You
don't need much DIY knowledge for it either. If you want more info, post
back and I'll describe it in more details.

HTH

--
Alan Silver

Please let me know how you did it

Thanks

Al

"Alan Silver"
wrote in
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In article , al
writes
and the the cleaning and water changes on the three are getting to be a
time problem.

Don't know if it is interest to you, but I recently installed a bit of
plumbing into my tanks that allows me to do water changes very fast,
sitting on the floor in front of the tank without even opening the lid.
This made a huge difference to my tank. Instead of big water changes
every 2-3 weeks, with wet carpets and hard work, I now do twice-weekly
10% water changes with no effort and in a lot less time.

It might be worth reconsidering getting rid of a tank if the main
problem is the time spent on maintenance. The whole installation only
took a couple of hours and cost around 25 UKP (about $40 I think). You
don't need much DIY knowledge for it either. If you want more info, post
back and I'll describe it in more details.

HTH

--
Alan Silver