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Tank Keep Cracking?

SortingYouOut · 2018-01-09 12:30:17

Hi, I have been through 3 different fish tanks now that all develop hairline cracks, leading to me having to replace them. There's nothing out of the ordinary in the tank, just a few goldfish, props etc. and the pump/filter. What is going on here?

09-01-2018 12:30pm

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SortingYouOut

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Hi,

I have been through 3 different fish tanks now that all develop hairline cracks, leading to me having to replace them.

There's nothing out of the ordinary in the tank, just a few goldfish, props etc. and the pump/filter.

What is going on here?

Beverly Hills, California

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#2 09-01-2018 12:32pm

223vmax

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All cracks in same place? Where? Describe what the tank is placed on, have you polystyrene sheet under the tank?

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#3 09-01-2018 9:32pm

Cherry Blossom

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Are you picking up/trying to move the tank with water in it?

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#4 10-01-2018 1:18am

cichlid child

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I would suggest uneven floor or uneven stand that the tanks were on.

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#5 10-01-2018 1:23am

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If you're buying tanks with a floating base, a black raised plastic base you need to have it on a stand specifically designed for aquariums.

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#6 10-01-2018 1:26am

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Use a spirit level and check that it’s sitting flat

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