Sora Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 I got an used 55 gallon and stand used on facebook marketplace around a year ago. The tank has a sticker that says it was made in 2006. I have a hunch it was re-siliconed at one point, but it is still 18 years old. I'm thinking I should maybe replace it for a new one, because of its age. But so far I have not seen any leaks. 🤞 Is it worth it to replace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyxxl Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 If the silicone is still soft it's pretty likely that it is fine. I had a tank from the fifties or so that was good. It had a slate bottom that weeped a bit but the silicone which I have no clue how old it was was fine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 On 4/25/2024 at 1:44 PM, Sora said: I'm thinking I should maybe replace it for a new one depends on the look and feel of the silicone. as @johnnyxxl if it feels dried out and non-flexible it needs work. but probably just needs the corner seems re-sealed. I'd do as much to save it as I could. It's probably higher grade glass and thicker than what you can get now. unless you can get a custom tank. and for sure, leak test that thing before setting it up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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