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Think my tank maybe failing

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by AdamLawrence, Aug 5, 2015.

  1. Aug 5, 2015 #1
    AdamLawrence Marion, IA

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    Looking for advice on what to look for on a tank that maybe pulling apart. Theirs a little gap between the glass panel's on one side of the tank in the back where tje coner over flow is. it had been up for over a year it is level but I don't have it scurried to the wall. it has a little wobble to it off you walk in front of it could that be causing it to pull apart. The tank is a 220 gallon marineland tank and sits 44 inches off the floor. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
  2. Aug 5, 2015 #2
    abower Ryan, Ia

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    I could stop by possibly tonight. Take a look and see if we can find a culprit
     
  3. Aug 5, 2015 #3
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    if you walk in front of the tank and it wobbles...I'd be really worried. Especially if it is a stock-made stand. When you say there is a gap in the glass, do you mean there is an air bubble where the silicone-to-glass connection has been pulled apart?
     
  4. Aug 5, 2015 #4
    AdamLawrence Marion, IA

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    The glass to silicone to glass the top is filled smooth and the bottom is filled and the middle sinks in you could stick a tooth pick in it . I have measured it it is the the same top to bottom and it is 1mm bigger than the other side. I will take a pic of it when i get home today
     
  5. Aug 5, 2015 #5
    AdamLawrence Marion, IA

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    That's will be cool I can let you know when I'm headed home
     
  6. Aug 5, 2015 #6
    Ray/Jen_Reefin Davenport, IA

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    ]The tank is a 220 gallon marineland tank and sits 44 inches off the floor. Any help would be greatly appreciated.[/QUOTE]


    Marineland has a warranty on their tanks, if you have it on one of their stands. Do you currently have one of their stands. if so check in to this!
     

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