How long can a fish tank last

alexccg · 29-02-2016, 12:27 PM

Any bro's or sis's here using fish tank more then 15 years ?

can we re-silicon or need to change new tank, worry old fish tank give way.

streetsmart73 · 29-02-2016, 01:08 PM

Bro, my bill keeps a very old rtg in the same tank for more than 15 years.

So far so good

alexccg · 29-02-2016, 02:10 PM

http://prntscr.com/a9a0yk

look like this still save ?

**Dave57** · 29-02-2016, 02:21 PM

ROI already.
change new one. not worth the effort to salvage.

streetsmart73 · 29-02-2016, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexccg

http://prntscr.com/a9a0yk

look like this still save ?

Bro, I reckon to change to a new tank.

Btw, a pair of very good looking red Oscars

Kohaku · 29-02-2016, 03:25 PM

I had a 3ft fish tank, those aluminium rim frame, that gave way after 20yrs of usage. I had another friend who boast to me his tank use 30rs still ok.

I feel that if the workmenship of the tankmaker is good, I think a tank can last 10yrs or more without any problem.

One way to see if tank can still be use is to see the silicon. Bluish white with slightly clear is new silicon, after 15yrs, it would be come white and cannot see through, time to change liao. BTW can anyone teach me how to see if black silicon is giving way? I have not idea on that.

alexccg · 29-02-2016, 04:06 PM

Thanks for all the info.... so is time to change new tank

Lex · 08-03-2016, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kohaku

I had a 3ft fish tank, those aluminium rim frame, that gave way after 20yrs of usage. I had another friend who boast to me his tank use 30rs still ok.

I feel that if the workmenship of the tankmaker is good, I think a tank can last 10yrs or more without any problem.

One way to see if tank can still be use is to see the silicon. Bluish white with slightly clear is new silicon, after 15yrs, it would be come white and cannot see through, time to change liao. BTW can anyone teach me how to see if black silicon is giving way? I have not idea on that.

was wondering the same.. how to tell for black silicone? also, black silicone supposed to last longer?

patclay · 08-03-2016, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lex

was wondering the same.. how to tell for black silicone? also, black silicone supposed to last longer?

Must check and see. Usually if can see uneven black silicon or peeling off it is better to change.

29-02-2016, 12:27 PM	#1
alexccg Arofanatic Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 107	How long can a fish tank last Any bro's or sis's here using fish tank more then 15 years ? can we re-silicon or need to change new tank, worry old fish tank give way.

29-02-2016, 02:21 PM	#4
Dave57 Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,624	ROI already. change new one. not worth the effort to salvage. __________________

29-02-2016, 01:08 PM	#2
streetsmart73 Hi there !!! 123 Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 3,895	Bro, my bill keeps a very old rtg in the same tank for more than 15 years. So far so good

29-02-2016, 02:10 PM	#3
alexccg Arofanatic Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 107	http://prntscr.com/a9a0yk look like this still save ?

29-02-2016, 03:25 PM	#6
Kohaku Dragon Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,736	I had a 3ft fish tank, those aluminium rim frame, that gave way after 20yrs of usage. I had another friend who boast to me his tank use 30rs still ok. I feel that if the workmenship of the tankmaker is good, I think a tank can last 10yrs or more without any problem. One way to see if tank can still be use is to see the silicon. Bluish white with slightly clear is new silicon, after 15yrs, it would be come white and cannot see through, time to change liao. BTW can anyone teach me how to see if black silicon is giving way? I have not idea on that.

29-02-2016, 04:06 PM	#7
alexccg Arofanatic Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 107	Thanks for all the info.... so is time to change new tank

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