Leak!

[sergiotami]

My 7 year old Oceanic tank sprung another small leak near the return... Time to get rid of it..... Question? Its near the return, guess just un-screw it, seal it w silicone and let it dry overnight, wish for best?

[FireWater]

Is it the tank itself or a seal on the return?

[Big_Pun]

pic of part leaking??

[sergiotami]

Its the bulk head in my tank. I'm told its an easy fix, but last time I tried, it ended up cracking and crashing my tank... I live in Victoria, no fish stores close by, so bulk head cracked, I ended up having to empty tank which stirred up bed releasing all goodies in sand and crashing tank! Its time for it to go....

[Big_Pun]

its easy just drain out over flow and put new one on, never over tighten them and make sure area is clean inside overflow where rubber gasket touches.

[Bill S]

its easy just drain out over flow and put new one on, never over tighten them and make sure area is clean inside overflow where rubber gasket touches.

Yeah, I over tightened mine - what an idiot I am. Still have a bit of a leak every once in a while. When I tear this discus tank down, I'm going to re-do it.

Remember, we're only holding back a foot of 2 of water column - not a lot. And it's hydrostatic pressure - no matter how big the tank is, it's all about depth.

[sergiotami]

Fixing it this weekend when I take apart to replace w my new tank....:) If anyone is interested system if For Sale Cheap! Its a 7 year old RR Oceanic w sump, Koralia 4 power heads, stand, canopy not pictured, 2 pan world pumps, 20 lbs of dry live rock. The lights are 250w MH w two T5 purchased less than a year ago w ballast and an extra 250w bulb still in box....:) Shoot me an email if anyone is interested?20111