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I recently was given a 75 oceanic tank that had been sitting dry for a few years. It was stored inside but I think it may have been three years since it last saw water. I haven't filled it with water yet but out of curiosity, do you reseal every used tank you get if you know its been sitting dry? Or do you water test it and use as is if it holds water?
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135 gal Fahaka Puffer
150 gal Threadfin Acaras, Angels, Red Spotted Severum, Gold Severum, and a Silver Dollar
185 gal Demasoni, Yellow Labs, Venustus, Rustys, Plecos, Clown Loaches, and Sharks -
I inspect the seals and water test it. If it ain't broke . . .Scarecrow : I haven't got a brain... only straw.
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Having just resealed a tank about the same size, I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy. If have even the slightest doubt reseal. Once a tank is stocked and running it is an even bigger pain to reseal. I like Tim's idea. Fill and watch for a few days.Originally posted by armthehomeless View PostJarrod - Houston, Texas
150 gallon - my African cichlid monster tank (I know it isn't a big as yours)
17 gallon - Threadfin rainbows and corys lightly planted
5 gallon - planted red cherry shrimp breeder
3 gallon - planted red cherry shrimp breederComment
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Filled it with water... and then some. Wasn't paying attention and overflowed it a bit. I cleaned it up with a towel and I'll let it sit for a few days to see. I also overflowed my water conditioning tank. Not my best night...135 gal Fahaka Puffer
150 gal Threadfin Acaras, Angels, Red Spotted Severum, Gold Severum, and a Silver Dollar
185 gal Demasoni, Yellow Labs, Venustus, Rustys, Plecos, Clown Loaches, and SharksComment
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