55 gallon tank question

Mike · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 1

I have a 55 gallon tank that is about 22 years old and hasn't been used for
the last 12 years or so. It has been in storage in a damp moldy basement.
Is it worth trying to clean it up and use or is it likely to leak?

Thanks,

Mike

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Roger Sleet · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 39

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red-dog1970@comcast.net (Mike) wrote:

> *From:* "Mike"
> *Date:* Sun, 19 Feb 2006 09:59:26 -0500
>
> I have a 55 gallon tank that is about 22 years old and hasn't been used
> for
> the last 12 years or so. It has been in storage in a damp moldy
> basement.
> Is it worth trying to clean it up and use or is it likely to leak?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike

Fill it with water, if it holds then fine. I've got tanks over 30 years
old and still going strong, at least one of which was in store for at
least 10 years. Silicon does not degenerate with age.

Even if it does leak a good clean and a blob of silicon will cure it.

Roger Sleet
Roger's Aquatic Pages http://www.sleet.plus.com

Billy · Joined: 16 Aug 2007 Posts: 210

"Roger Sleet" wrote in message @xxx.demon.co.uk...
> Fill it with water, if it holds then fine. I've got tanks over 30
> years
> old and still going strong, at least one of which was in store for
> at
> least 10 years. Silicon does not degenerate with age.
>
> Even if it does leak a good clean and a blob of silicon will cure
> it.
>

I'm not sure how silicon is going to help with a fish tank.

I'd recommend using silicone, myself.

Bah, flame me, couldn't resist. Feeling ornery this morning.

b