Leaky 55 need a 48x20x20 replacement-any ideas.

[Thales]

So the trip to brazil falling through wasn't enough and now I have a slow leak around the bottom bracing of the 55 on the cep system. Was gonna replace it anyway, but it's more pressing now.

Anyone point me in the the direction for a 48x20x20 glass or acrylic tank?

Thanks!

 

[tuberider]

I know we discussed it before, consider a 75g, yeah you loose the 2", but they are sooo much easier to find.

 

[Thales]

Right on. What's a 75 - 48x20 high x18 deep?

 

[Thales]

Hmmm. It's vaguely possible it was a leaking bulkhead. Hope spring eternal, which is why hope is essentially worthless!

 

[patchin]

I have a 40x20x16 glass tank, about 55 ga, I think. It's drilled in the upper right for an overflow. Also have stand for it.

 

[tuberider]

Right on. What's a 75 - 48x20 high x18 deep?

Yep!

 

[GreshamH]

Hmmm. It's vaguely possible it was a leaking bulkhead. Hope spring eternal, which is why hope is essentially worthless!

How old is the gasket on the bulkhead? They crack with age

 

[Coral reefer]

I think I have that 75 acrylic. Not in great shape but descent, and not drilled yet

 

[iCon]

Have a 90g RR Oceanic brand new

 

[Thales]

Thanks everyone - issue is a non issue!

A bulkhead was leaking, just needed to be tightened. Man, I am always amazed how easy it is to miss a leak, and how far a little bit of water will run around a bottom frame.

Whew!

 

[Gomer]

great news :-D