biocube29 Leaks! How can I fix it?

[edwood]

Man, this biocube29 has been real disappointment. After all the lights and hood problems I've had now the thing just sprung a leak. I was sitting at my desk and suddenly I hear dripping on the floor. From the top of the tank, front corner, water is just streaming down. I have now keep the level below the top - I guess a gasket between the glass and the top plastic piece is leaking. Suddenly and for no reason. I bought the tank about 6 months ago new.

Anyone know how to fix a leak like this. I hate to keep the surface that low forever.


Thanks for reading and sympathizing.



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[sfsuphysics]

most likely a shitty job on siliconing the top part.

Best bet is to cut the old stuff off, and re-silicone it... you could always make the water level stay below the upper rim as an option too

 

[h20player101]

If your return pump is pointed up and to the left (facing the the tank) then the flow will go over the lip sometimes. I would try and change where the spigot is pointed to see if it stops first. If it keeps leaking, then you have a problem.

 

[nanoguy]

You should contact Oceanic and ask for a replacement.

 

[GreshamH]

Pretty sure you have to go through the dealer for warranty issues on Oceanic products.

Just in case:

http://www.oceanicsystems.com/contact/

But I'm hoping h20player101 player is right as that explanation makes total sense to me

 

[heyitsomid]

I have a 29 as well, i bought from Mario. Do you know if they would honor that? I don't have a leak but I wouldn't be shocked if I turn around one day and Oceanic's wonderfully made product (haha) is leaking salt water all over my floor.

 

[Roc]

warranty is limited and non transferable without receipt (in which case you would have to say that you bought it new)

http://www.oceanicsystems.com/assets/008/23067.pdf

 

[Crazy Tiki]

I would still give them a call, On my BC14 they were willing to ship out a whole new tank for a broken bulk head (the fitting connecting the return pump to the display) but I was able to just go back to my lfs and they switched it out.