cracked aquarium

[avilla]

I think this issue is slowly drifting away from us. The aquarium in in the basement on a carpeted floor, on concrete. True the floor may be slanted from the concrete poor, however the spot I set up the aquarium was apparently level. If it wasn't then I would have had to make adjustments when I set up the tank.

 

[nigerbang]

Originally Posted by avilla
I think this issue is slowly drifting away from us. The aquarium in in the basement on a carpeted floor, on concrete. True the floor may be slanted from the concrete poor, however the spot I set up the aquarium was apparently level. If it wasn't then I would have had to make adjustments when I set up the tank.
SO sorry about that....
At anyrate...Did you google that and see anything..I really dont know where to look..I have been browsing away..and really couldnt find anything...I didnt even know they made tanks that large...May I suggest an Acrylic tank on replacement

 

[jtrzerocool]

easy way to slove issue if money permits........ buy acrylic!

 

[aztec reef]

Originally Posted by NigerBang
Okay..Stay with me here...This is advanced physics...
I am going to type slow so you can understand..
If you fill a large tank with water in an area with simple flooring...(still with me?) There is a good chance that one side will handle the weight better...You just might get more flex outta the floor joist on the left side then the right side...(God I hope you are still understanding this)
With 2 pieces of wood they wont have the exact same strength properties as the other one..Be it from milling or just simple plain old craftsmanship..
Which do you think is stronger...a 1" solid steel bar or a 1" open steel pipe..?
Ok, i'll brake it down barney style for you..
1. you shouldn't place tank directly on floor. A good stand should be leveled and sturdy, and if its sturdy enuff then when you place the tank on a "flat sturdy surface"
the weight of the tank gets distrubute evenly acroos the stand.. There is no leaning to the side. it its going down its going to sink!. not lean.
Now if it leans to the side. you have a weak stand. not a weak floor. If you do have a weak frame flooring on your house then you'll need support from under..

 

[1journeyman]

A large tank must be checked to make sure the stand is level. Many, many, many homes have floors that slope.
Manufacturers suggest placing a thin sheet of styrofoam between stand and tank for this exact reason. The styrofoam can depress on the "high" side and artificially level the tank.

 

[aztec reef]

do you think a stand/flooring is going to show weakness right away? No, it takes time..Most homes are capable of holding large tanks. Unless you live on a second floor or a trailer home. then you'll mostlikely need support underneath..

 

[nigerbang]

Originally Posted by 1journeyman
A large tank must be checked to make sure the stand is level. Many, many, many homes have floors that slope.
Manufacturers suggest placing a thin sheet of styrofoam between stand and tank for this exact reason. The styrofoam can depress on the "high" side and artificially level the tank.

See thats what I was saying..Im glad someone understands simple mechanics..
No one said anything about putting a tank straight onto the carpet..Once again you try and reword things to try and make sense...At anyrate..I hope you find a new tank...

 

[ukcats]

Originally Posted by Aztec Reef
do you think a stand/flooring is going to show weakness right away? No, it takes time..Most homes are capable of holding large tanks. Unless you live on a second floor or a trailer home. then you'll mostlikely need support underneath..

Some people live to argue about stuff!
Level the aquarium several times as you are filling the tank. PERIOD!
It doesn't matter if its the floors fault, the stands fault, or an earthquakes fault, the AQUARIUM needs to be leve and the AQUARIUM is what will leak. If people don't wanna level it or think they can just eye it..then more power to them.

 

[1journeyman]

Originally Posted by Aztec Reef
do you think a stand/flooring is going to show weakness right away? No, it takes time..Most homes are capable of holding large tanks. Unless you live on a second floor or a trailer home. then you'll mostlikely need support underneath..
So let's nail down your position here Aztec; Do you or do you not think you should use a level to make sure a tank is level?

 

[1journeyman]

Avilla, I can't find the maker's webpage. Are they really made in China? I got a lot of Chinese webpages searching for it.
Your best bet is to take several pictures and go to the store you bought it at. Show them pictures of the level, offer to let them come to your house to look at it. Be nice but firm.
If "cracked" glass isn't covered you are fighting an uphill battle, but frankly if it is 100% a defect I hope the store will help you out. It's not going to cost them anything to get a replacement tank.

 

[kingfish8302]

I had a seal blow out after 2 years on me and it was a oceanic and the store i bought just told me to change it out for free with really no questions asked. Just to make sure i had the old one with me when picking up the same new tank. But the manager remembered me buying it there and I shopped there a least once a month. Lady luck was on my side that day. Remeber your fish tank is not built like a tank. There are going to defected ones poping up here and there.

 

[nigerbang]

Originally Posted by 1journeyman
Avilla, I can't find the maker's webpage. Are they really made in China? I got a lot of Chinese webpages searching for it.
Your best bet is to take several pictures and go to the store you bought it at. Show them pictures of the level, offer to let them come to your house to look at it. Be nice but firm.
If "cracked" glass isn't covered you are fighting an uphill battle, but frankly if it is 100% a defect I hope the store will help you out. It's not going to cost them anything to get a replacement tank.

Yeah I had the same problem..Before I got sidetracked..Sorry about the arguement..
Jebo/Odyssea dont really make it easy for you to track them down do they..

 

[petjunkie]

I would bet that you will not get this tank replaced, Jebo is not the greatest at customer service and if you say the tank was level, I believe you, the slightest amount off shouldn't be enough to break in a year anyways. All my tanks are an inch higher on one side because they are on carpet in an old building, they've been sitting like that for over two years and haven't cracked and they were used tanks when I bought them. All-Glass used tanks, that is.
I used to have nightmares of them breaking but they keep on trucking, I'm selling them all for reptile tanks or use-at-your-own-risk fish tanks in a few months and upgrading to a 125. Hopefully they work with you but the store brushing you off right away is bad news, did it cause massive damage? That's a lot of water on the floor.

 

[smartorl]

Aztec, your opinions are requested on the "farmer's shooting dogs thread", you better hurry.

 

[ukcats]

Originally Posted by smartorl
Aztec, your opinions are requested on the "farmer's shooting dogs thread", you better hurry.

OMG....I wanted to reach through the computer on that thread!

 

[avilla]

The only damage was really to the carpet on my floor. I have been shampooing it every night after I get home from work.
I am gathering all my stuff together and will be visiting a small claims lawyer soon. If the store will not simply replace the tank then I will have to seek legal council.

 

[stdreb27]

That particular company makes some pretty bad junk if you ask me. I have some lights that I purchased from oddesey. And they have very shoddy workmanship. I definately won't by them again. But these guys are pretty much right, unless your tank wasn't level there shouldn't be any good reason for it to crack. Other than faulty workmanship.